Savings

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  How to rebuild your emergency savings

  Emergency savings depleted? Here’s how to start replenishing it.

  4 min read Jan 19, 2022
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  Survey: Less than half of Americans have savings to cover a surprise $1,000 expense

  Most Americans don’t have enough money saved to cover a sudden $1,000 expense.

  4 min read Jan 19, 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.

  3 min read Jan 19, 2022
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  What Americans spend: A look at the cost of housing, food, transportation and more

  Americans spent more than $70,000 in 2020 just to keep their households running.

  6 min read Jan 18, 2022
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  4 tips to earn the highest interest rate on a savings account

  You may have to do some research, but it’s not hard to find a decent savings account rate.

  2 min read Jan 17, 2022
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  6 tips to set (and hit) your savings goals

  If you’re looking for help becoming a better saver, here are some tips for setting savings goals.

  3 min read Jan 16, 2022
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  5 ways online banks make it easy to save

  Online banks offer a number of benefits, and they’re just as safe as brick-and-mortar banks.

  2 min read Jan 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 Jan 15, 2022
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  Emergency fund amount: How much should you have in emergency savings?

  The amount varies by individual, but there are guidelines.

  3 min read Jan 12, 2022
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  Rainy day fund: Definition, purpose, how much to save, where to keep it

  Rainy day and emergency funds differ but together provide a sound financial plan.

  3 min read Jan 12, 2022