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BofA savings rates

Looking for a good rate? Here’s what you need to know about the big bank’s offerings.

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How the Fed’s rate moves impact you

The Fed’s actions have a great deal of influence on your money.

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Budget with irregular income

Budgeting on an irregular income is challenging, but it’s possible. Here’s how to do it.

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What is a savings account?

Here’s everything you need to know about savings accounts.

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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks with lawmakers at a congressional testimony

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Best no-penalty CD rates for January 2022

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Fed keeps interest rates at zero, signals upcoming rate hike

Officials are sounding the alarm that they’re running the economy too hot.

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Best 6-month CD rates — January 2022

If rates continue to decline, a short-term CD could allow you to lock in a higher fixed rate.

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Best 1-year credit union CD rates — January 2022

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

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Best 3-year CD rates — January 2022

There’s more to a top 36-month CD than just the rates. Read the fine print before you buy.

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Biggest winners and losers from the Fed’s interest rate decision

As the Fed holds on rates, here are the biggest winners and losers from its latest decision.

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Best 3-month CD rates — January 2022

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

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Best 1-month CD rates — January 2022

Great one-month CD rates may be scarce, but depositors have other reasons to invest in them.

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Best 5-year CD rates — January 2022

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

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Best 4-year CD rates — January 2022

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

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Bank of America savings account rates

Looking for a good rate? Here’s what you need to know about the big bank’s offerings.

1 min read Jan 26, 2022