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52-week money saving challenge

Follow this plan of making weekly deposits into your bank account, and you could save $1,378 by the end of the year.

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Bank accounts with budgeting tools

Choose a bank account that helps you develop healthy spending habits with built-in digital budgeting tools.

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Ways to save money on a tight budget

Even on a limited budget, small intentional changes can go a long way to help you build a savings cushion and have greater peace of mind.

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Read up on top available rates and national average trends over time from Bankrate’s weekly survey of banks and credit unions.

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See how much your savings can grow

Bankrate can help you capitalize on the current high interest rate environment. Enter your expected contributions and APY to see how much interest your savings could earn over time.

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