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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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Is Your Local Bank Closing? Why Branches Are Disappearing Nationwide
Major banks are closing branches across the U.S. Discover what's behind the trend and how it could affect your access to in-person banking.
By Paige Cerulli Last updated
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How to Prepare for an Emergency
savings Follow these five steps now so you'll be ready if disaster strikes.
By Kimberly Lankford Last updated
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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%.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Best One-Year CD Rates
Savings The best 1-year CD rates help you earn returns as high as 4.40%. See our top picks.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Best No-Penalty CD Rates: Lock in Rates Over 4%
If you're searching for the best no-penalty CD rates, these top finds earn you returns as high as 4.34%.
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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10 Amazon Deals to Nab Before Prime Day Ends
Here’s a list of 10 Amazon deals for you to check out before Prime Day comes to a close.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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How to Buy Treasury Bonds
U.S. Treasury bonds are generally low-risk investments you can buy directly from the government or through brokers and ETFs.
By Tom Taulli Last updated
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How to Buy Treasury Bills
Rates on short-term bills are generous, with no risk. Here's a look at how Treasury bills work and how to buy them.
By Emma Patch Last updated