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Synchrony Bank Review 2022: Online-Only Banking and Unique Rewards Program

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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 for August 2022: 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 for August 2022: 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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U.S. Fed Chair Jerome Powell speaks following the Fed's decision to raise interest rates, July 27, 2022.

The Fed Just Hiked Interest Rates Again. Experts Say Now Is the Time to Make Sure Your Savings Are In the Right Place

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CD Rate Predictions: When to Lock In for the Long Term, According…

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Short-Term CD Ladders Can Help You Take Advantage of Rising Interest Rates.…

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How to Decide Between a Certificate of Deposit and Series I Savings…

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Banking Basics

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Best Money Market Account Rates for August 2022

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Best High-Yield Savings Accounts of August 2022

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How to Choose a Bank

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Types of Bank Accounts

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Certificates of Deposit (CDs) Are Having a Moment. Here’s Why, and How They Can Fit Into Your Savings Strategy

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Are Early Withdrawal Penalties from CDs Ever Worth It?

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What Is an IRA CD and How Do They Work?

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Four Options to Get Better Returns Than CDs

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Brokerage Checking Account Pros and Cons

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Best Checking Accounts of August 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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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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Why Online Banks Offer the Best High Interest Savings Rates, and How to Choose the Right One

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The Best Online Savings Accounts for August 2022: Take Advantage of Rising Rates with These High Yield Accounts

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The Best Savings Accounts for Kids Have No Fees, Low Minimums, and Kid-Friendly Features. These Are Our Favorites

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Marcus by Goldman Sachs Just Raised Its Savings Interest Rate to 1.20%, Earning 15X the National Average

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The Latest Fed Rate Hike Is the Largest in 28 Years. Here’s the Silver Lining for Savers

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How to Earn 10x More Interest on Your Savings with a High Yield Savings Account

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Ally Just Raised Its Savings Account Interest Rate to 1.60%. Here’s How Much That Can Boost Your Savings

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Money Market Accounts and Savings Accounts Are Very Similar. Here’s What to Know Before You Open One

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Savings Account Rates Could Rise to 2% This Year With Fed Rate Hikes, Experts Predict. Here’s What that Means for Your Money

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Low Risk, Stable Returns: 6 Best Ways to Earn Interest in 2022

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A High-Yield Savings Account Generates Free Cash. Here’s How to Find the Right One For You

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Series I Bonds Top 9% for the First Time Ever. Here’s How You Can Use Them as a Hedge Against Inflation

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