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  What is a recession? Why the most horrifying term in economics isn’t what you always think

  It isn’t always about two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth.

  6 min read Feb 01, 2023
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  Best 4-year CD rates – February 2023

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

  7 min read Feb 01, 2023
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  Ally Bank savings accounts rates

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

  1 min read Feb 01, 2023
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  Best 2-year CD rates – February 2023

  The best two-year CD rates pay way more than the U.S. national average.

  9 min read Feb 01, 2023
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  Best cash management accounts in February 2023

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

  4 min read Feb 01, 2023
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  Low unemployment or low inflation? The Fed’s dual mandate, explained, and why officials could soon face an impossible choice

  The Fed’s job is often to make the difficult choice between low unemployment or low inflation.

  7 min read Feb 01, 2023
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  Best 1-year credit union CD rates — February 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 – February 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 for 2023 are at 64% — here’s how a downturn could impact 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 February 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 — February 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