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Are T-Mobile's Prepaid Perks a Home Run or a Strikeout?
T-Mobile's prepaid lineup promises MLB.TV, T-Mobile Tuesdays and hotspot data. But do the perks make it worth switching?
By Choncé Maddox
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Online Banks Still Lead on Rates, But Is Switching Worth it Now?
As interest rates trend down, online banks keep an edge on yields, but service, access and flexibility still matter. Here’s how the trade-offs stack up.
By Paige Cerulli
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4 Great Tools to DIY Your Own Financial Plan
Smart Savings Several tools picked out by Kiplinger that DIYers can use to make their own financial plan.
By Chris Taylor
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Should You Renew Your CD?
With rate cuts impacting earnings, we examine if now is a wise time to renew CDs.
By Ella Vincent
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Where to Store Your Cash in 2026
Set yourself up for success with these strategies.
By Sean Jackson
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The Best No-Penalty CD Rates
No-penalty CDs provide a high return while giving you the flexibility to access your cash whenever needed. Check out our top choices.
By Sean Jackson
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Best CD Rates — A Risk-Free Way to Save
Savings The best CD rates allow you to outpace inflation and reach your savings goal fast. See our top picks.
By Sean Jackson
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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
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Fed's Rate Cuts Could Have Impacts You Might Not Anticipate
Understanding how lower interest rates could impact your wallet can help you determine the right financial moves to make.
By Alex Astin, MBA, CEP®, IAR
