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  Latest on the banking crisis: Failures of Silicon Valley, Signature; other struggling banks; SVB purchase and more

  Silicon Valley Bank’s Failure set off a chain of events depositors need to know about.

  22 min read Mar 27, 2023
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  A brief history of FDIC limits

  Here’s a look at every time the FDIC has increased its deposits insurance limits.

  1 min read Mar 24, 2023
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  Money market account vs. savings account: What’s the difference?

  These financial products are very similar but have some key differences.

  7 min read Mar 24, 2023
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  20 ways to make extra money: Top online and offline ideas to earn cash

  Many of these options are flexible to your schedule.

  6 min read Mar 24, 2023
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  Ally Bank CD rates

  Everything you need to know about the online bank’s CD rates.

  1 min read Mar 23, 2023
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  What is the average interest rate for savings accounts?

  Comparing savings rates can ensure you get the best return on your savings.

  3 min read Mar 23, 2023
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  USAA Bank savings account rates

  USAA offers a modest savings APY, and it’s much less than what you can find at top-yielding banks.

  1 min read Mar 23, 2023
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  Truist savings account rates

  Need a savings account? Here’s what the newly created Truist bank pays.

  2 min read Mar 23, 2023
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  Navy Federal Credit Union savings account rates

  Navy Federal offers a basic savings option and two types of money market savings accounts.

  2 min read Mar 23, 2023
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  Current CD rates — March 2023

  Check out the latest CD rates from Bankrate’s weekly survey of banks and thrifts.

  2 min read Mar 23, 2023
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  Younger Americans’ finances were already trailing behind older generations. Then came inflation

  For younger generations, the economy may feel like it’s never worked in their favor.

  15 min read Mar 23, 2023
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  Fed lifts interest rates another quarter point despite major bank distress

  The Fed remains focused on battling inflation.

  8 min read Mar 22, 2023
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  Biggest winners and losers from the Fed’s interest rate hike

  As the Fed raises interest rates, here are the biggest winners and losers from its latest decision.

  5 min read Mar 22, 2023
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  How the Federal Reserve impacts savings account rates

  For savers, here’s what to consider when the Fed raises interest rates.

  3 min read Mar 22, 2023
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  Fed’s interest rate history: A look at the fed funds rate from the 1980s to the present

  The key benchmark has been as high as 20 percent — and as low as 0 percent.

  9 min read Mar 22, 2023
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  Take these 10 steps now after the Fed’s latest interest rate hike

  Consumers are witnessing the most hawkish Federal Reserve in decades. Here’s how to respond.

  11 min read Mar 22, 2023
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  5 reasons to have multiple savings accounts

  Here’s how multiple savings accounts can help you reach your financial goals.

  7 min read Mar 22, 2023
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  TD Bank savings account rates

  Everything you need to know about the bank’s rates.

  2 min read Mar 22, 2023
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  U.S. Bank savings account rates

  Here’s everything savers need to know about the bank’s payout.

  1 min read Mar 22, 2023
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  Here’s what the highest Fed rates in more than a decade mean for your money

  The Fed impacts almost every financial decision you make.

  9 min read Mar 21, 2023