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  6 tips to set (and hit) your savings goals

  If you’re looking for help becoming a better saver, here are some tips for setting savings goals.

  3 min read Jan 16, 2022
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  5 ways online banks make it easy to save

  Online banks offer a number of benefits, and they’re just as safe as brick-and-mortar banks.

  2 min read Jan 16, 2022
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  8 low-risk ways to earn higher interest

  It’s a low interest rate environment, but there are ways to earn more on your money.

  6 min read Jan 15, 2022
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  Are banks open today? Federal bank holidays in 2022

  Knowing bank holiday schedules can help you avoid delays on necessary transactions.

  3 min read Jan 14, 2022
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  Current CD rates — January 2022

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

  2 min read Jan 13, 2022
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  Emergency fund amount: How much should you have in emergency savings?

  The amount varies by individual, but there are guidelines.

  3 min read Jan 12, 2022
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  Rainy day fund: Definition, purpose, how much to save, where to keep it

  Rainy day and emergency funds differ but together provide a sound financial plan.

  3 min read Jan 12, 2022
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  The best places to keep your emergency fund

  It’s important to find the right home for your emergency savings.

  3 min read Jan 12, 2022
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  How much is higher inflation hurting you? Here’s how to estimate

  Some Americans may be getting stung by inflation that’s even higher than the national rate.

  6 min read Jan 12, 2022
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  Bank of America latest and biggest bank to drop NSF fees

  Bank of America is the latest bank to eliminate NSF fees and reduce overdraft fees.

  1 min read Jan 11, 2022