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Banking Basics

How to save for a wedding

Getting hitched soon? Follow these simple steps to prepare for your big day.

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Bank holidays in 2021

Find out when banks have the option to close.

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How the Fed could taper bond buying

The Fed’s massive bond-buying program won’t last forever. Here’s what to expect once the taper begins.

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Wells Fargo savings account rates

Find out whether Wells Fargo’s savings accounts are for you.

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Best IRA CD rates for September 2021

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Best business checking accounts — September 2021

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Best 6-month CD rates — September 2021

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8 Ways to avoid monthly checking fees

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Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell illustration

September Fed meeting preview: What’s the next move for winding down pandemic support?

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Current CD rates — September 2021

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Latest Articles

Best IRA CD rates for September 2021

Find the best IRA CD rates by comparing APY, term and minimum deposit requirements.

9 min read Sep 21, 2021
Best 4-year CD rates — September 2021

These top 48-month CDs pay more than 2.5 times the national average rate.

8 min read Sep 21, 2021
Best 1-year CD rates — September 2021

A top 12-month CD is ideal for someone with a short-range savings goal in mind.

11 min read Sep 21, 2021
Best 2-year CD rates — September 2021

Shop around before you buy a CD. The best rates may pay a little more than 3 times what your local bank pays.

9 min read Sep 21, 2021
Best business checking accounts — September 2021

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

9 min read Sep 21, 2021
Best 18-month CD rates — September 2021

An 18-month CD may provide the right balance for your needs.

10 min read Sep 21, 2021
Best 3-year CD rates — September 2021

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

10 min read Sep 21, 2021
Best 6-month CD rates — September 2021

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

8 min read Sep 21, 2021
8 Ways to avoid monthly checking fees

Tired of paying fees? Here are seven ideas to get around paying them.

4 min read Sep 20, 2021
September Fed meeting preview: What’s the next move for winding down pandemic support?

To taper or not to taper — that is the question.

6 min read Sep 20, 2021