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  Best 1-year credit union CD rates — January 2023

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

  7 min read Jan 31, 2023
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  Best 18-month CD rates – January 2023

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

  9 min read Jan 31, 2023
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  Recession odds are up to 65% — here’s how a downturn could affect you

  Recessions bring discomfort at best — and financial pain at worst.

  6 min read Jan 31, 2023
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  The 9 smartest things to do with your annual bonus

  Extend the benefits of your bonus into the new year and beyond.

  7 min read Jan 30, 2023
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  Best high-yield checking accounts for January 2023

  These high-yield checking accounts reward your debits and deposits with great rates.

  7 min read Jan 30, 2023
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  List of failed banks: 2009-2023

  Bankrate’s list of all the failed banks in every U.S. state from 2009 to 2020.

  12 min read Jan 30, 2023
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  The 15 largest banks in the US

  Even the smallest of these big banks has enormously deep pockets.

  4 min read Jan 30, 2023
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  Here’s what the Fed’s fastest rate hikes in 40 years mean for your money

  The Fed impacts almost every financial decision you make.

  9 min read Jan 27, 2023
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  Capital One CD rates

  Here’s everything savers need to know about Capital One’s CD rates.

  1 min read Jan 27, 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 Jan 27, 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 Jan 26, 2023
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  American Express CD rates

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

  2 min read Jan 26, 2023
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  Current CD rates — January 2023

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

  2 min read Jan 26, 2023
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  Preview of the Fed meeting: Brace for smaller rate hikes as inflation begins to slow

  The Fed is weighing how much more it needs to slow the economy.

  9 min read Jan 25, 2023
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  5 benefits of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike

  Interest rates are trending higher. Here are a few reasons to be happy about it.

  3 min read Jan 25, 2023
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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 25, 2023
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  Bankrate’s 2023 annual emergency savings report

  New Bankrate data shows 43% of Americans would pay for an emergency out of savings.

  9 min read Jan 25, 2023
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  Brick-and-mortar banks vs. online banks: Pros and cons

  Keeping your savings in a bank down the street may seem like the obvious play, but there may be real downsides for doing so.

  5 min read Jan 24, 2023
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  Pictures of big bills: You probably won’t see them in circulation, but you can see them here

  When you withdraw funds, the biggest bill you’ll see is likely $100 — not one of these rare bills.

  3 min read Jan 24, 2023
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  How much money you could be missing out on with a low-APY savings account

  Online banks typically offer savings accounts with much higher yields than brick-and-mortar banks.

  2 min read Jan 24, 2023