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Banking Basics

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Don’t Choose a New Bank Without Checking Out These 7 Things

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Pick the Right Bank Account to Match Your Savings Goal

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What Makes a Money Market Account Different From a Savings or Checking Account?

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Interest Rates on CD Accounts Are Falling. Are They Still Worth It?

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If You Still Have a Traditional Savings Account, It Might Be Time to Upgrade

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How ‘Radical Saving’ and First-Time Homebuyer Programs Helped This Single Mom Buy a House

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Should You Change Your Savings Account Strategy Based on Rates?

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The Pandemic Has Resulted in Record Savings, but Only for Some

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Security vs. Liquidity: Here’s What You Should Consider Before Investing in a CD

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Why the No-Penalty CD Is the Ultimate Hybrid Savings Account

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How a CD Ladder Can Make the Most of Low Rates in 2020

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Why High-Yield Savings Accounts Are a Better Bet Than CDs Right Now

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What Is the Point of a Money Market Account in 2020?

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Jumbo Money Market Accounts Versus The Alternatives

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How to Get the Best Money Market Account Rate Right Now

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Best Money Market Account Rates for August 2020

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Everything to Know About Savings Bonds in 2020

Backed by the full faith of the U.S. government, savings bonds may be worth a fresh look as a safe investment opportunity in the months ahead.

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