Savings

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  Are Christmas club accounts still a good idea?

  These holiday savings accounts are still available at many small banks and credit unions. But are they the best way to save?

  3 min read Dec 16, 2019
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  8 ways to beat low savings account interest rates

  It’s relatively easy to get a higher return on your money if you do your homework.

  7 min read Nov 07, 2019
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  A growing percentage of Americans have no emergency savings whatsoever

  Nearly 3 in 10 adults would be at a loss if they suddenly needed to cover a costly expense.

  4 min read Jul 01, 2019
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  Survey: 21% of working Americans aren’t saving anything at all

  Many Americans are adding nothing to their savings. These are the biggest reasons.

  5 min read Mar 14, 2019
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  6 financial goals to achieve before you die

  Life is short! Accomplishing these goals will help you live a better life.

  3 min read Jul 31, 2018
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  7 tips for choosing a savings account when interest rates increase

  Interest rates are on the rise. Follow these tips to find a savings account that can keep up.

  3 min read Jul 10, 2018
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  Parents have trouble saving because of mortgage payments, Bankrate survey finds

  A new Bankrate survey also finds 1 in 4 Americans is open to buying a home in 2017.

  4 min read Feb 09, 2017
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  Meet 2 people whose emergency funds rescued them

  1 in 4 Americans has no savings, our survey finds. Here’s how stashed cash can help.

  4 min read Jun 21, 2016
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  Survey: If you’re bummed that your income isn’t budging, join the crowd

  Impatience with income has led to a wavering sense of financial security in the U.S.

  2 min read Apr 19, 2016
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  Millennials increase their savings but financial security slips

  20% of Americans don’t have any savings, but millennials buck the trend.

  3 min read Mar 28, 2016
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  6 tips for financial planning in your 40s

  Finances can be complicated for those 40 and up. Here’s how to make your 40s fabulous.

  5 min read Apr 16, 2015
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  America’s best savers are not the wealthy

  When we asked people how much they save, the answer was surprising.

  3 min read Mar 30, 2015
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  5 tips for refocusing on financial goals

  You started the year with financial goals but haven’t kept up. Now’s the time to recommit.

  4 min read Jul 05, 2012