Latest articles by Erin Bendig
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Get 50% off Paramount Plus and a One-Month Free Trial
For a limited time, you can score 50% off Paramount Plus — pay just $29.99.
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Disney Plus with Ads Only $1.99/Month for 3 Months
If you’ve been looking to try Disney Plus, now's a great time. But you'll need to act fast, the offer ends September 27.
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How to Find the Best Jumbo CD Rates
Check out some of the top jumbo CD rates available today.
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Best High-Yield Savings Accounts
These are the top earning high-yield savings accounts available today.
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Best 5-Year CD Rates
Here are some of the best 5-year CD rates on the market today.
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Best 3-Year CDs
Here are the best 3-year CDs with rates well over 4.00%.
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1-Year CD Rates
Savings Many 1-year CD accounts are already offering rates of 5% or more. We look at the options on the market.
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The Fed Just Cut Rates. What Should Savers Do About CDs and High-Yield Accounts?
Here's what to know about CDs and high-yield savings accounts following the Fed's first interest-rate cut in four years.
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Savings Calculator: If You Saved $5K Five Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Now
Tools Whether you’ve just opened a CD or a high-yield savings account, this simple calculator can show you how much cash you’ll have after a specified period of time.
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What Is a High-Yield Savings Account?
A high-yield savings account is essentially the same as a traditional account with one key difference — it pays a higher-than-average APY on deposits.
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Find the Best 30-Year Mortgage Rates
Here's how to find the best 30-year mortgage rates
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Three CDs to Check Out Before a Fed Rate Cut
Before the Fed cuts rates later this year, consider locking in rates on the following four CDs.
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Why Treasury Bills Are a Good Bet
Treasury bills, or T-bills, are short-term debt obligations backed by the U.S. Treasury Department, and even with rising rates for savings accounts, they're a good idea.
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How Much Umbrella Insurance Do I Need?
umbrella insurance Having too much liability insurance is better than having too little. Use our calculator to determine how much umbrella insurance is right for you.
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20 Kirkland Products Retirees Should Buy at Costco
Making Your Money Last Stretch your budget in retirement by shopping wisely for Costco's affordable Kirkland Signature store-branded products.
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Why It's Worth Getting a High-Yield Savings Account Before the Fed Meeting
If you don’t already have a high-yield savings account (HYSA), it’s worth considering before September's Fed meeting.
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Should You Get a Long-Term or Short-Term CD Before the Next Fed Meeting?
Is a long-term or short-term CD better to open before the Fed's next meeting? Here's what you need to know.
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Social Security Expands Access To SSI Benefits
Social Security just expanded access to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits and reduced the administrative burden for low-income households.
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What the Fed's Latest Move Means for Your Savings
Experts say the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at the next Fed meeting. Here's what that means for savings rates.
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Find Your Monthly Payment With This Mortgage Calculator
With our mortgage calculator, you can easily determine your monthly mortgage payment.
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Recently, 529s hit a new milestone — over half a trillion dollars is being saved in 529 plans across the country.
Recently, 529s hit a new milestone with over half a trillion dollars being saved in plans across the country. Why are 529 plans so popular?
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Credit Cards With No Foreign Transaction Fee
Save cash by avoiding foreign transaction fees on your upcoming travels. Here are choice credit cards (one with a $1K bonus offer) with no foreign transaction fee.
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The 50-30-20 Budget Rule is a Simple Way to Save Money
Saving Using the 50-30-20 budget rule is an easy way to save. It helps you prioritize saving while paying off debt.
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What Is Life Insurance? Choose the Type That's Right
What is life insurance? Life insurance can financially protect your loved ones after you pass away. Here's what you need to know about the different types.
