Erin Bendig
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Best High-Yield Savings Accounts
These are the top earning high yield savings accounts available today.By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Best No-Fee High-Yield Savings Rates
Consider opening a no-fee high-yield savings account if you want a competitive rate for your cash with no strings attached.By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Top Money Market Accounts
Money market accounts are interest-bearing accounts at a bank or credit union, typically paying high interest rates. Here are the best ones right now.By Erin Bendig Last updated
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How to Find the Best Jumbo CD Rates
Check out some of the top jumbo CD rates available today.By Erin Bendig Last updated
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1-Year CD Rates
Savings Many 1-year CD accounts are already offering rates of 5% or more. We look at the options on the market.
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Best CD Rates
Find the highest CD rates available today in our guide.By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Nursing Home Care: What to Do When Medicare Wont Pay
Here's what to do when Medicare won't pay for a nursing home facility.By Erin Bendig Published
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The 50-30-20 Budget Rule is a Simple Way to Save Money
Saving Using the 50-30-20 budget rule is an easy way to save. It helps you prioritize saving while paying off debt.
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Mortgage Rates and Payments Keep Rising, Creating Market Misery
Mortgages Current mortgage rates and payments continue to rise resulting in buyer demand stalling and housing sentiment at low levels.
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How To Get the Best Savings Account Bonuses
By opening the right savings account today, you could be maximizing your earnings through both compound interest and cash bonuses.By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Best 5-Year CD Rates
Here are some of the best 5-year CD rates on the market today.By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Best 3-Year CDs
Here are the best 3-year CDs — with some accounts paying up to 5.00%By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Will Savings Rates Keep Going Up in 2024?
As savings rates begin to fall, consider locking in rates while they're still high.By Erin Bendig Last updated
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What Is a High-Yield Savings Account?
A high-yield savings account is essentially the same as a traditional account with one key difference — it pays a higher than average APY on deposits.By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Savings Calculator: Check How Much Your Money Will Grow
Tools Whether you’ve just opened a CD or a high-yield savings account, this simple calculator can show you how much cash you’ll have after a specified period of time.
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What the Fed's Latest Move May Mean For Savings Accounts
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve held rates steady. Here’s what you need to know about the Fed’s impact on savings rates.By Erin Bendig Last updated
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What the Fed's Latest Move Means for Your Savings
At the latest policy-setting meeting, the Fed held interest rates steady. Here's what that means for savings rates.By Erin Bendig Last updated
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As Fed Keeps Rates Steady, Savings Rate Growth Slows
Some experts say now would be a good time to lock in a much better savings rate on your accounts.By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Women’s History Month: Study Shows Women Wield More Economic Power
For Women's History Month, we're highlighting a new study that shows how women are increasing their financial independence, despite the struggles they face.By Erin Bendig Published
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9 Ways to 'Spring Clean' Your Finances
Don't forget to spring clean your finances this year. Not only will it make managing your money easier, it could save you some money.By Erin Bendig Published
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Use the 529 Grandparent Loophole To Maximize College Savings
Use the 529 grandparent loophole to fund a grandchild’s education without impacting their financial aid eligibility.By Erin Bendig Published
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How to Open a Roth IRA in 5 Simple Steps
retirement Here's what you need to know in order to open a Roth IRA.
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10 Cities Where Singles Can Save for a Home Nearly as Fast as Couples
In these 10 U.S. cities, singles can save for a home almost as fast as couples can.By Erin Bendig Published
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A $100K Income Is Worth The Most In These U.S. Cities
An income of $100k has the most purchasing power in these cities.By Erin Bendig Published