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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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  Latest on the banking crisis: Failures of Silicon Valley, Signature; other struggling banks; another Fed rate hike and more

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

  18 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
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  What is a bank bailout?

  A look at what a bank bailout is with some examples of notable bank bailouts from the past.

  4 min read Mar 20, 2023
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  Best IRA CD rates — March 2023

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

  13 min read Mar 20, 2023
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  Best no-penalty CD rates — March 2023

  Not sure when you’ll need to access your money? These CDs may be a good fit.

  5 min read Mar 20, 2023
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  The Signature Bank collapse: What you need to know

  Here’s what you need to know about the collapse of America’s third-largest bank.

  5 min read Mar 19, 2023
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  USAA Bank CD rates

  USAA offers a range of CD terms, but don’t expect big returns.

  1 min read Mar 17, 2023
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  Best business checking accounts – March 2023

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

  10 min read Mar 17, 2023
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  The Silicon Valley Bank collapse: What you need to know

  Silicon Valley Bank’s failure caused quite a stir. Here’s what’s going on there now.

  5 min read Mar 17, 2023
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  Best 5-year CD rates – March 2023

  Here’s why the best 60-month CDs are more versatile than you might think.

  11 min read Mar 17, 2023
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  Best 3-year CD rates – March 2023

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

  9 min read Mar 17, 2023
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  Best 4-year CD rates – March 2023

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

  7 min read Mar 17, 2023