Savings

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• Passbook and statement savings rates

  A comparison of interest rates in passbook savings accounts and statement savings accounts across the country.

  4 min read Oct 19, 2021

  

• The pros and cons of brick-and-mortar banks vs. online banks

  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 Oct 13, 2021

  

• 7 best ways to insure excess deposits

  Use these strategies to keep your deposits safe when they top FDIC limits.

  4 min read Oct 11, 2021

  

• What is the average interest rate for savings accounts?

  You can easily find a bank that’s offering an APY much higher than the national average.

  3 min read Sep 29, 2021

  

• 10 types of savings accounts: Where to save your money

  The best account to save your money will vary by your goal.

  6 min read Sep 23, 2021

  

• How to save for a wedding

  Getting hitched soon? Follow these simple steps to prepare for your big day.

  4 min read Sep 16, 2021

  

• How to save for college

  Here’s what to know about the different accounts that can help you save for your kid’s college.

  4 min read Sep 16, 2021

  

• How to save money for a car in 7 steps

  Take these simple steps to jumpstart your savings plan for a new car.

  5 min read Sep 14, 2021

  

• How to save for a house

  These simple steps will help you get the homebuying process underway.

  7 min read Sep 13, 2021

  

• Pandemic unemployment benefits just expired — take these 9 steps if you’re still out of work

  Freelancers and gig economy worker may want to pay especially close attention to the changes.

  6 min read Sep 07, 2021