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Banking Basics

How to save money: 14 tips

Here’s how to boost your savings.

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Bank holidays in 2021

Find out when banks have the option to close.

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What is interest checking?

Here’s what you need to know about interest checking accounts.

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Best CD strategies

Follow these tips to maximize your money with certificates of deposit.

7 min read

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Cashier and customer wear face masks at a store during the pandemic

Worried about your finances and job security beyond the pandemic? Here’s 7 steps to take

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Holiday shoppers gather in Macy's for holiday shopping during the coronavirus pandemic.

5 tips to beat inflation and overcome shipping problems during your holiday shopping

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Current CD rates — November 2021

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Woman stands in California at the gas pump where gas prices are at least $4.75 per gallon

How much is higher inflation hurting you? Here’s how to estimate

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Fed Chair Powell testifies before the Senate Banking Committee

Biden picks Jerome Powell for new term as Federal Reserve chair

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Best IRA CD rates – November 2021

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Best 6-month CD rates — November 2021

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The Great Resignation: Why millions of workers are leaving their jobs and what to consider before quitting

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Latest Articles

How to save money: 14 easy tips

Here’s how to boost your savings.

7 min read Nov 29, 2021
Worried about your finances and job security beyond the pandemic? Here’s 7 steps to take

More than 3 in 5 Americans are worried about their incomes over the next six months.

8 min read Nov 29, 2021
The average cost of a vacation: Transportation, food, entertainment and more

Many Americans are ready for a vacation. Here’s how much you’ll spend to get away.

4 min read Nov 28, 2021
5 tips to beat inflation and overcome shipping problems during your holiday shopping

Experts say it’s time to prepare now for an expensive gift-buying season.

5 min read Nov 26, 2021
Are banks open today? Federal bank holidays in 2021

Find out when banks have the option to close.

3 min read Nov 25, 2021
Current CD rates — November 2021

View current CD rates based on Bankrate.com’s weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.

2 min read Nov 24, 2021
How much is higher inflation hurting you? Here’s how to estimate

Some Americans may be getting stung by inflation that’s even higher than the national rate.

6 min read Nov 23, 2021
Biden picks Jerome Powell for new term as Federal Reserve chair

The appointment gives Powell the chance to finish the U.S. central bank’s pandemic response.

6 min read Nov 22, 2021
How to budget: 5 tips to get started

A budget is the cornerstone of your financial well-being. Here’s everything you need to know.

4 min read Nov 19, 2021
Marcus by Goldman Sachs CD rates

Here’s everything you need to know about the online bank’s CDs.

1 min read Nov 19, 2021