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  CD ladder: What it is and how to build one

  A CD ladder lets savers benefit from higher rates without locking up all your money in long-term CDs.

  2 min read Dec 16, 2022
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  Wells Fargo savings account rates

  Find out whether Wells Fargo’s savings accounts are for you.

  2 min read Dec 16, 2022
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  Ally Bank savings accounts rates

  Here’s everything you need to know about its savings account.

  1 min read Dec 16, 2022
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  Barclays savings account rates

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

  1 min read Dec 16, 2022
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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 Dec 16, 2022
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  3 reasons to switch to an online bank

  Competitive rates, fewer fees, and convenience are all reasons to consider online banking.

  4 min read Dec 16, 2022
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  Citibank savings account rates

  Find out whether Citibank’s savings accounts are for you.

  2 min read Dec 16, 2022
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  Bank of America checking accounts

  Everything you need to know about BofA’s checking accounts.

  4 min read Dec 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 Dec 16, 2022
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  Top 20 strategies for CD savers

  These tips can help maximize your savings using certificates of deposit.

  9 min read Dec 16, 2022
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  The pros and cons of CD investing

  Certificates of deposit offer peace of mind, but they’re not without some drawbacks.

  5 min read Dec 15, 2022
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  Here’s when an early withdrawal from a CD is worth it

  Sometimes paying an early withdrawal penalty to take advantage of a better deal isn’t a bad idea.

  4 min read Dec 15, 2022
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  Fed raises rates by half a point, sees rates topping 5% in 2023

  The Fed’s inflation fight is far from over.

  7 min read Dec 14, 2022
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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.

  8 min read Dec 14, 2022
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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.

  10 min read Dec 14, 2022
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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 Dec 14, 2022
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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 Dec 14, 2022
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  How to start (and build) an emergency fund

  An emergency fund is an essential part of a solid financial plan.

  7 min read Dec 13, 2022
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  Cash stuffing: How this trendy budgeting method works

  Here’s how to use cash to help you stay within your budget each month.

  4 min read Dec 12, 2022
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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 Dec 09, 2022