Savings

Find the latest deals on savings accounts plus ways to maximize yield.

Basics

High-interest, low-risk strategies

It’s a low interest rate environment, but there are ways to earn more on your money.

7 min read

Why you should have savings

A savings account is a useful financial tool for building a stable financial future.

5 min read

Keep money safe from inflation

Inflation can eat away at your purchasing power, if you’re not keeping up with it.

6 min read

Can you have too much in savings?

Here’s how to determine the amount to put in savings — and what to do with the rest.

4 min read

Latest Articles

Truist savings account rates

Need a savings account? Here’s what the newly created Truist bank pays.

2 min read Mar 23, 2023
Navy Federal Credit Union savings account rates

Navy Federal offers a basic savings option and two types of money market savings accounts.

2 min read Mar 23, 2023
5 reasons to have multiple savings accounts

Here’s how multiple savings accounts can help you reach your financial goals.

7 min read Mar 22, 2023
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.

5 min read Mar 17, 2023
7 best ways to insure excess deposits

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

4 min read Mar 15, 2023
17 ways to save money on groceries

With a bit of planning, you can slash your grocery bill. Here’s how.

5 min read Mar 09, 2023
6 ways to give money as a gift

Giving money as a gift doesn’t have to be boring. Use this guide to personalize your monetary giving.

6 min read Mar 08, 2023
How to save for college

Several types of saving accounts are available to help your child pay for college.

6 min read Mar 01, 2023
The best places to keep your emergency fund

It’s important to find the right home for your emergency savings.

4 min read Feb 28, 2023
How long does it take for Series EE bonds to mature?

The best time to cash in savings bonds depends on an investor’s life circumstances.

3 min read Feb 27, 2023
Split direct deposit: a simple way to save more money

Split direct deposit is a simple way to painlessly boost your savings.

3 min read Feb 27, 2023
5 mobile bank apps that help you save money

These five banking apps can help you save money even on a tight budget.

4 min read Feb 27, 2023
Bankrate’s 2023 annual emergency savings report

New Bankrate data shows 49% of people have less savings or no savings since a year ago.

13 min read Feb 23, 2023
Should you pay debts first or save? Use these guidelines to decide

Here are scenarios for when each choice – paying down debt or saving – makes more sense.

6 min read Feb 17, 2023
What is a high-yield savings account? Definition and what to consider

Here’s everything you need to know about high-yield savings accounts.

4 min read Feb 03, 2023
How to rebuild your emergency savings

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

7 min read Jan 25, 2023
Brick-and-mortar banks vs. online banks: Pros and cons

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 Jan 24, 2023
How much money you could be missing out on with a low-APY savings account

Online banks typically offer savings accounts with much higher yields than brick-and-mortar banks.

2 min read Jan 24, 2023
What you should (and shouldn’t) store in a safe deposit box

Some items are good candidates for storage in a safe deposit box, but others aren’t.

5 min read Jan 24, 2023
10 ways to meet your savings resolutions in 2023

Make 2023 the year you get serious about saving for your goals with these 10 tips.

5 min read Jan 24, 2023