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The Fed Raised Rates, and the Best High-Yield Savings and CD Rates Followed. Why It’s a ‘Good Opportunity’ to Make Your Money Work for You

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The Best High-Yield Savings Rates Are Over 2%. These Experts Predict How High They’ll Go This Year

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What Another Fed Rate Hike Means for Your Wallet

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Chase Savings and CD Rates Are Nearly Zero. Why That Matters, and How to Choose the Right Option for You

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4 Ways the Fed’s Interest Rate Hike Directly Affects Your Money — and What You Can Do About It

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The Fed’s Latest Rate Hike Just Made Your Savings Account Even More Valuable

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‘A Lot of Pain Ahead’: Why One Expert Predicts Many More Fed Rate Hikes Before Inflation Slows, and How You Can Prepare

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The Best CD and Savings Account Rates Right Now, and Why The…

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Black-Owned and Black-Led Banks Are Shrinking the Wealth Gap. Where to Find…

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Best Money Market Account Rates for September 2022

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Best High-Yield Savings Accounts of September 2022

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How to Choose a Bank

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Types of Bank Accounts

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No-Penalty CDs Combine Good Rates and Flexibility. These Are Some of the Best Options

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CD Rates Are Up Again This Week. Shorter Terms and CD Ladders Are Good Savings Options Right Now, Experts Say

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The Best 2-Year CDs Today Are Rewarding, but You Could Miss Out On Better Rates to Come

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Average CD Rate Increases Slowed This Week. Experts Still Recommend Shorter CD Terms

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Brokerage Checking Account Pros and Cons

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Best Checking Accounts of September 2022

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What is a High-Yield Checking Account? Here’s What You Need to Know.

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What Is a Checking Account?

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CDs vs. MMAs vs. Savings Accounts

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Why Should You Have a Money Market Account?

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Jumbo Money Market Accounts Versus The Alternatives

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How to Get the Best Money Market Rate

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Average Savings Account Rates Rose Slightly This Week. Why Experts Say It’s a Great Time to Save Money

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Keep Your Savings Secure With Banks You've Never Heard Of

Keep Your Savings Secure With Banks You’ve Never Heard Of

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The National Average Savings Interest Rate is Near Zero. Here’s How You Can Earn Much More

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The Savings Gap Is Widening for Americans. Here’s Why, and How to Figure Out How Much Money You Should Save

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LendingClub Bank Review 2022: Good for Customer Service and Streamlined Banking

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Bread Savings Review 2022: Few Banking Products, but Competitive Interest Rates

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CIT Bank Review 2022: Wide Range of Account Options, but Minimum Deposits Required

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Capital One Bank Review 2022: Hybrid Bank with Plenty of Account Options

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Marcus by Goldman Sachs Review 2022: Good CD Options for Rising Rates and Account Flexibility

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Synchrony Bank Just Raised Its High-Yield Savings Rate to 2.15%. These Are the Other Benefits the Online-Only Bank Offers Savers

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The Only CD Terms Worth Considering Right Now, According to a Financial Planning Expert

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The Best 3-Year CD Rates: Yields Are Rising, But There Are Still Better Savings Options

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Average CD Rates Are Rising, But Experts Don’t Recommend Long CD Terms Yet

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The Best 1-Year CD Rates: Why Experts Recommend Shorter Terms As Rates Rise

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Average CD Rates Will Get Even Better After Another Fed Rate Hike Last Week

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