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The Best High-Yield Savings Accounts of July 2025
Our high-yield savings account picks earn you rates as high as 4.35%, helping you outpace inflation and grow your savings quicker.
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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If Trump Fires Jerome Powell, What Happens To Savings and Mortgage Rates?
President Donald Trump expressed his desire to remove Fed Chair Jerome Powell. If the president is successful, how would it impact your savings accounts?
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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Seven of the Best Budgeting Apps for 2025
If you're searching for a great budgeting app, here are our top picks.
By Ella Vincent Last updated
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Bank Closing Down? 5 Must-Know Strategies for Retirees
Concerned about your bank closing? For retirees who prefer in-person banking, here's what you can do now.
By Donna Fuscaldo Last updated
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This is the Best CD to Get Amid Rate Uncertainty
This CD helps you earn more than 4%, with quick access to your cash if you need it.
By Sean Jackson Published
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If You Put $500 in a CD for 5 Years, Here's How Much Money You'd Have
savings What is a CD? Learn more about what CDs are and how putting $500 in a CD for 5 Years can bolster your savings.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Parents Prepare: Trump's Megabill Brings Three Crucial Tax Changes
Tax Changes Are you a parent? The so-called ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ (OBBB) impacts several key tax incentives that can affect your family this year and beyond.
By Kate Schubel Published
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CDs vs Bonds: Which Is Better for You?
If you're considering CDs vs bonds, here's a breakdown of how each works.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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Best Money Market Accounts - July 2025
Savings A money market account allows you to earn a rate outpacing inflation, with quick access to your cash if you need it. See our top choices.
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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