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Best joint checking accounts in July 2024
These joint checking accounts are ideal to share daily finances with another person.
10 min read Jul 26, 2024 -
5 apps that help you manage your subscriptions
Subscriptions are easy to lose track of, but these apps can help restore order.
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Money market account vs. savings account: What’s the difference?
These financial products are very similar but have some key differences.
7 min read Jul 25, 2024 -
Current CD rates for July 2024
Check out the latest CD rates from Bankrate’s weekly survey of banks and thrifts.
3 min read Jul 25, 2024 -
What is the average interest rate for savings accounts?
Comparing savings rates can ensure you get the best return on your savings.
3 min read Jul 25, 2024 -
National average money market account rates for July 2024
Get the latest rates on top-yielding money market accounts.
2 min read Jul 25, 2024 -
Is a spending diet right for you? Here are the benefits and drawbacks
A spending diet can help you pursue your financial goals and save cash. Here’s how.
6 min read Jul 25, 2024 -
The 7 largest bank failures in US history
Bank failures had been relatively rare since the financial crisis of 2008 and 2009, but that all changed last year when First Republic and Silicon Valley Bank both collapsed and sent shockwaves through [...]
2 min read Jul 24, 2024 -
What is compound interest?
Compound interest is a powerful force for people who want to build their savings.
4 min read Jul 23, 2024 -
5 steps to take during an online banking outage
Here are some smart ways to protect yourself if your digital bank account stops working.
4 min read Jul 20, 2024 -
How I built a six-figure net worth on a five-figure salary
Take control of your money and build a six-figure financial foundation. Here’s how.
6 min read Jul 19, 2024 -
Best business savings accounts for 2024
Here are some of the best savings accounts you can sign up for as a business owner.
8 min read Jul 18, 2024 -
Are CDs worth it right now? Here’s what experts say
With a possible recession looming, here’s what savers should know about CDs.
4 min read Jul 18, 2024 -
Best online checking accounts for July 2024
Online checking accounts stand out for different features. Here’s our top picks.
8 min read Jul 18, 2024 -
Is there still such a thing as a 6% CD?
I’ve often referred to 2024 as the year of the certificate of deposit (CD). In tracking CD rates on a daily basis, I’ve seen how yields remain at an overall high, thanks to the Federal Reserve raising [...]
4 min read Jul 18, 2024 -
Best business CD rates for July 2024
These seven banks and credit unions offer competitive rates on CDs for businesses.
5 min read Jul 16, 2024 -
I’m a personal finance reporter — here’s how I did a mid-year financial checkup in under an hour
A mid-year checkup is the most effective way to ensure my finances are on track.
7 min read Jul 24, 2024 -
MoneyPass ATMs near me: How to find one
Here’s how to find the nearest ATM in MoneyPass’s fee-free ATM network.
1 min read Jul 15, 2024 -
Allpoint ATMs near me: How to find one
Here’s how to find the nearest ATM in Allpoint’s fee-free ATM network.
1 min read Jul 15, 2024 -
Penny-pinching nation: More than a third of workers say they’re living paycheck to paycheck
Even before inflation, Americans struggled to save for the future.
11 min read Jul 15, 2024
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