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• Is bank branch expansion dead? Not at Navy Federal, here’s why

  Bank branches in the U.S. has been steadily declining for years, but Navy Federal has taken a different approach.

  3 min read Feb 24, 2021

  

• Survey: 24% of adults not comfortable visiting businesses in person even after getting vaccine

  Apprehensive consumers could stall a post-pandemic boom that many Americans have been clamoring for.

  8 min read Feb 24, 2021

  

• Best savings accounts for kids

  A savings account can be a great tool to teach your child about money. Here are a few of our favorites.

  6 min read Feb 23, 2021

  

• Savings bonds 101: How they work and what you need to know

  Learn how savings bonds work and how you can cash in on the interest.

  6 min read Feb 19, 2021

  

• 7 steps to avoid surprise tax bills and penalties on your coronavirus unemployment benefits

  Failing to withhold taxes on your jobless benefits isn’t always a one-way ticket to a penalty.

  9 min read Feb 19, 2021

  

• Best 6-month CD rates — February 2021

  If rates continue to decline, a short-term CD could allow you to lock in a higher fixed rate.

  9 min read Feb 19, 2021

  

• Best business checking accounts — February 2021

  Not paying fees and an easy way to bank should all be priorities. Here are some of our favorites.

  7 min read Feb 18, 2021

  

• Best 3-year CD rates — February 2021

  There’s more to a top 36-month CD than just the rates. Read the fine print before you buy.

  9 min read Feb 18, 2021

  

• Sinking funds: What they are and how they might help you achieve your savings goals

  Here’s how these funds can help you achieve your goals.

  4 min read Feb 18, 2021

  

• Current CD rates — February 2021

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

  2 min read Feb 18, 2021