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Short-term CDs are still a smart money move, thanks to the Fed
With the Fed likely holding steady on rates for now, short-term CDs still look like a good option.
3 min read Jul 28, 2022 -
These 4 officials will now have a vote on the Fed committee that sets interest rates
Will the new voting members be hawkish or dovish on rates?
7 min read Jan 21, 2021 -
Survey: While checking fees vary wildly by race and age, Americans stay loyal to their banks
Competition for your cash is intense, it pays to shop around when looking for a new bank.
8 min read Jan 04, 2024 -
Americans are still making these 7 silly savings mistakes
These common mistakes are costing us a huge chunk of change.
4 min read Mar 06, 2024 -
Chase opens its first ever in-branch coffee shop
You can now get your caffeine fix while you make a withdrawal at this new Chase location.
2 min read Jan 17, 2024 -
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 Sep 19, 2022 -
Fed keeps interest rates unchanged, expects no moves in 2020
Here’s what to expect with the Fed now on hold.
6 min read Oct 14, 2021 -
Fed forecast survey: Top experts predict borrowing costs will be left alone — for now
The Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate decision looks all but locked in.
5 min read Jan 25, 2023 -
Preview of the December Fed meeting: 4 key themes for borrowers and savers
When will the Fed move on rates again?
7 min read Jan 21, 2021 -
80% of financial app users admit not fully realizing their banking credentials are shared: Survey
A new study makes a strong case for us to question the way we use financial apps.
3 min read Sep 21, 2022 -
Why Google, Amazon and T-Mobile suddenly want to offer checking accounts
Tech companies are flirting with the idea of offering checking accounts. Should you sign up?
3 min read Feb 08, 2022 -
Your financial starter kit: 4 accounts every young adult needs
These are the basic accounts you need to jump start your financial life.
4 min read Mar 11, 2022 -
Fed cuts interest rates for third straight time, but signals it may now be on hold
Will it be enough to keep the economic expansion going?
5 min read May 12, 2020 -
6 big questions to focus on ahead of the Fed’s October meeting
A rate cut seems like a given, but what’s next?
9 min read Oct 14, 2021 -
Here’s what it means when a bank gets a loan from the Fed’s discount window
This window may even prevent bank failures and insolvency. Here’s how it works.
9 min read Sep 19, 2022 -
Fed cuts rates by quarter point, split on further reductions
Here’s what the U.S. central bank decided to do with interest rates.
6 min read Oct 14, 2021 -
5 key themes to watch for at the Fed’s July meeting
How much of a rate cut can we expect from the Fed?
10 min read Feb 05, 2021 -
5 key themes to watch for at the Fed’s September meeting
Will the Fed cut rates for a second-straight meeting?
8 min read Apr 07, 2022 -
These challenger banks killed the overdraft fee. Now, they’re reinventing it
Meet the alternative solution to low-balance bank days.
5 min read Sep 12, 2019 -
Why tech-savvy young adults can’t quit bank branches
Digital banking is on the rise, but in-person banking at a branch is far from over.
6 min read Feb 08, 2021
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