Latest articles by Erin Bendig
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How to Find the Best Jumbo CD Rates
The best jumbo CD rates earn you a return as high as 4.50%. See our top choices.
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Best 5-Year CD Rates
The best 5-year CD rates earn you up to 4.28%, outpacing inflation and helping you meet long-term savings goals.
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529 to Roth IRA: Should You Rollover Unused 529 Funds?
Thanks to the SECURE 2.0 Act, you can roll over funds from your 529 into a Roth IRA, as long as certain conditions are met.
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The Best 3-Year CDs of 2025
Savings Our top 3-year CDs help you earn returns as high as 4%.
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Best One-Year CD Rates
Savings The best one-year CD rates help you earn returns as high as 4.40%. See our top picks.
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How to Open a Roth IRA in 5 Simple Steps
retirement Here's what you need to know in order to open a Roth IRA.
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What is the 80% Rule in Homeowners Insurance?
The 80% rule in homeowners insurance says to receive full coverage, homeowners must have coverage costing at least 80% of their home’s total replacement cost value.
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Nine Ways Seniors Can Save on Car Insurance
Seniors tend to pay more for car insurance, but these discounts and strategies can help you keep rates down.
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How To Get the Best Savings Account Bonuses
A savings account bonus gives your savings a head start while taking advantage of today's historically high interest rates. Here's what you need to know.
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Why Do People Retire in Florida? 9 Things You Must Know
Attention Florida-bound retirees: There's more to the Sunshine State than Disney, golf and beaches.
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Should You Get a Long-Term or Short-Term CD Before the Fed Meeting in June?
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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Why It's Worth Getting a High-Yield Savings Account Before the Fed Meeting
The next Fed meeting is on June 17 and 18. With a rate cut unlikely this time around, it gives savers more time to maximize returns.
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Credit Cards With No Foreign Transaction Fees
Enjoy traveling abroad? Find a credit card with no foreign transaction fees or your spending could add up to a big chunk of change.
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Use the 529 Grandparent Loophole To Maximize College Savings
Use the 529 grandparent loophole to fund a grandchild’s education without impacting their financial aid eligibility.
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Best 529 Plans of 2025
Check out the best 529 plans of 2025 and find the best plan for your child or grandchild’s college savings.
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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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Find the Best 30-Year Mortgage Rates
Here are some of the best 30-year mortgage rates today as they've started slowly going down.
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How the Federal Reserve's Decision to Hold Rates Steady Affects Your Savings
Explore how the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates influences the yields on high-yield savings accounts and CDs.
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What is FDIC Insurance? Plus Other Agencies that Protect Your Money
FDIC, NCUA and SIPC insurance all protect your money. Learn how they work and how much each one covers.
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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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What to Know About TSA PreCheck During a Busy Travel Season
Consider signing up for TSA PreCheck to avoid long lines at the airport and during the busiest travel seasons.
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Save $40 On A Costco Membership With This Deal
New members can save $40 on a one-year Exclusive Gold Star Costco membership thanks to a new deal from Stack Social.
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Can You Use a Credit Card on Venmo?
Here’s what you need to know before making payments with your credit card over Venmo.
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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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