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  Best cash management accounts in April 2023

  As fees decline, brokers and robo-advisors are competing on feature-rich services to differentiate themselves.

  4 min read Apr 01, 2023
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  Best bank account bonuses for April 2023

  Walk away with stacks of cash just for opening a checking or savings account.

  13 min read Mar 31, 2023
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  When will the Fed stop raising rates? The time could be coming soon

  Borrowing rates are likely going to top 5 percent before the Fed calls it quits.

  7 min read Mar 31, 2023
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  Best 6-month CD rates – April 2023

  As rates rise, a short-term CD could help you take advantage of increasing yields.

  8 min read Mar 31, 2023
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  Latest on the banking crisis: Failures of Silicon Valley, Signature; SVB purchase; Senate hearing and more

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

  25 min read Mar 31, 2023
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  Synchrony Bank CD rates

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

  2 min read Mar 31, 2023
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  Marcus by Goldman Sachs CD rates

  Here’s everything you need to know about the online bank’s CDs.

  1 min read Mar 31, 2023
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  Best no-penalty CD rates — April 2023

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

  5 min read Mar 31, 2023
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  12 ways to save money every day

  These six simple moves can help you build a cash cushion.

  4 min read Mar 31, 2023
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  Sick of long bank call wait times? Here’s how to avoid them

  Getting answers to your banking questions doesn’t have to be a hopeless pursuit.

  4 min read Mar 31, 2023
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  Do online banks offer financial security?

  Most online banks are secure and pay better yields than brick-and-mortar banks.

  5 min read Mar 31, 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 30, 2023
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  Best 3-month CD rates — April 2023

  The top 3-month CD rates pay nearly six times the national average.

  7 min read Mar 30, 2023
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  Best 1-year credit union CD rates — April 2023

  These credit unions pay nearly three times the average yield on a 12-month CD.

  8 min read Mar 30, 2023
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  Best 10-year CD rates – April 2023

  Locking up your savings for a decade may be a smart move in some limited circumstances.

  5 min read Mar 30, 2023
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  Best 5-year CD rates – April 2023

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

  11 min read Mar 30, 2023
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  Best business checking accounts – April 2023

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

  10 min read Mar 30, 2023
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  Best online checking accounts – April 2023

  Online checking accounts stand out for different features. Here’s our top picks.

  7 min read Mar 30, 2023
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  Survey: Only 1 in 5 savers are earning competitive savings account rates

  If you’re like most people, you could be earning a lot more interest on your savings.

  6 min read Mar 30, 2023
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  Current CD rates — April 2023

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

  2 min read Mar 30, 2023