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What is compound interest?
Compound interest is a powerful force for people who want to build their savings.
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5 steps to take during an online banking outage
Here are some smart ways to protect yourself if your digital bank account stops working.
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National average money market account rates for July 2024
Get the latest rates on top-yielding money market accounts.
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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.
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Best business savings accounts for 2024
Here are some of the best savings accounts you can sign up for as a business owner.
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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 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.
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Best online checking accounts for July 2024
Online checking accounts stand out for different features. Here’s our top picks.
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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 -
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 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 23, 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 -
Inflation slowed again in June but some items are still pricey — here’s what’s rising most
Inflation is slowing, but prices are still higher than they were four years ago.
11 min read Jul 11, 2024 -
What is inflation? Here’s how rising prices can erode your purchasing power
Prices rise and fall all the time in the U.S. economy. It’s not always inflation.
9 min read Jul 11, 2024 -
Chase new account promotions: Bonuses for checking accounts
Chase offers bonus opportunities for new account customers.
3 min read Jul 10, 2024 -
Bankrate’s Q2 Economic Indicator Survey: What economists see for the job market, inflation, the Fed and more in the year ahead
Behind the slowing economy is a Fed determined to defeat red-hot inflation.
9 min read Jul 09, 2024 -
Skeptical of an online-only bank? I was, too. Here are the 3 things that changed my mind
Here are three reasons why an online-only bank can improve your banking experience.
4 min read Jul 10, 2024
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