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US cities with the highest ATM fees
These are the cities where ATM fees will put the biggest dent in your wallet.
5 min read Oct 28, 2022 -
Pros and cons of jumbo CDs
Jumbo CDs pay a higher yield than other CDs. Here’s what to know before opening one.
3 min read Oct 27, 2022 -
A Not-So-Great Resignation? Workers who found a better-paying role feel less job security as recession fears rise
They may have found a better-paying job, but are those workers better off?
12 min read Feb 26, 2024 -
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Which type of bank is right for you?
There are various types of banks that fit specific needs. Find out which bank type is right for you.
5 min read Oct 12, 2022 -
National Savings Day: Here are 5 ways to start saving more money today
You can take better control of your finances by boosting your savings today.
4 min read Dec 21, 2022 -
All the ways a president can (and can’t) influence the Federal Reserve
Presidents may affect the world’s most powerful central bank more than you think.
7 min read Oct 07, 2022 -
How to avoid a CD early withdrawal penalty
Withdrawing your money from a CD before the term ends can be costly.
4 min read Oct 05, 2022 -
Survey: Experts see massive hiring slowdown and surging unemployment a year from now
How long will the job market hold up amid the Fed’s rapid rate hikes?
4 min read Oct 05, 2022 -
Survey: Fed’s inflation fight will take interest rates to highest since 2007
Economists see the Fed’s tightening cycle peaking at 4.5-4.75 percent.
4 min read Oct 05, 2022 -
Survey: Odds of a U.S. recession by mid-2024 now hit 65%
Storm clouds are gathering above the economy amid high inflation and interest rates.
5 min read Oct 05, 2022 -
Survey: 43% of economists say inflation hasn’t yet peaked
That’s even despite the Fed’s fastest rate hikes since the 1980s.
4 min read Oct 05, 2022 -
Short-term vs. long-term goals: Best savings strategies to use for each
Learn some of the best strategies for saving for either your short- or long-term goals.
7 min read Oct 04, 2022 -
How to use autopay to manage your finances
Keeping track of bills and payments can be difficult, here’s how to make it easier.
3 min read Dec 19, 2022 -
5 ways to save for an unexpected job loss
Here’s how to financially prepare for the possibility of sudden unemployment.
4 min read Feb 28, 2024 -
What are Native American-owned banks and how to support them?
Native American-owned banks and credit unions help underserved communities by providing access to bank accounts, loans and other financial services.
7 min read Sep 27, 2022 -
Americans have recession fatigue — and it’s keeping them from preparing for the next downturn
Feeling deprived during lockdowns, Americans aren’t ready to fall back on progress.
10 min read Jul 18, 2023 -
7 questions to ask before choosing a checking account
Opening a checking account is easy. Finding the right one is the hard part.
4 min read Sep 22, 2022 -
Fed lifts rates by another three-quarters of a percentage point to curb runaway inflation
Not since the 1980s have officials raised rates this much in a single year.
7 min read Oct 17, 2022 -
Fed rate cheat sheet: What all those terms really mean
What the Fed news really means: a demystification of Fed terms.
6 min read Sep 21, 2022
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