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Best 3-year CD rates – May 2022
There’s more to a top three-year CD than just the rates. Read the fine print before you buy.
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Best 4-year CD rates – May 2022
These top 48-month CDs pay more than 2.5 times the national average rate.
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Best 5-year CD rates – May 2022
Here’s why the best 60-month CDs are more versatile than you might think.
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Best 18-month CD rates – May 2022
An 18-month CD may provide the right balance for your needs.
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Best no-penalty CD rates for May 2022
Not sure when you’ll need to access your money? These CDs may be a good fit.
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Marcus by Goldman Sachs savings account rates
Here’s what you need to know about the online bank’s savings payouts.
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6 apps that help you manage your subscriptions
Subscriptions are easy to lose track of, but these apps can help restore order.
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Best 2-year CD rates – May 2022
The best two-year CD rates pay way more than the U.S. national average.
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Best 6-month CD rates — May 2022
As rates rise, a short-term CD could help you take advantage of increasing yields.
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How to find a lost savings bond
Losing a savings bond doesn’t mean it’s money lost. Here’s how to find it.
3 min read May 17, 2022
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