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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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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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$40,000 CD vs $40,000 High-Yield Savings Account
Both options offer risk-free methods to grow your savings. Learn how much you can earn with each, how they differ and which one suits you best.
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Is High-Yield Savings Account Interest Taxable?
Savings Accounts Think a high-yield savings account is a good idea? Don’t forget taxes on savings account interest.
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What Will the Fed Do at Its Next Meeting?
The Federal Reserve is set to resume its rate-cutting cycle at the next Fed meeting.
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I’ve Got $50,000 Burning A Hole in My Pocket. Where Do I Park It When the Fed Cuts Rates So I Don’t Lose Ground?
Why a mix of CDs can protect $50,000 from shrinking yields.
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From Mortgages to Taxes to Estates: How to Prepare for Falling Interest Rates
As speculation grows that the Federal Reserve will soon start lowering interest rates, now is a good time to review your financial plans for housing, estate, taxes, investing and retirement to make the most of potential changes.
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How This 529 'Superfund' Strategy Can Transform Your Estate Plan
This 529 strategy — superfunding a 529 — can help you maximize savings for a child or grandchild's education expenses.
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Where to Put Your Savings Before Rate Cuts Hit
Savers can still access higher savings rates. However, with a rate cut looming, you have a tighter window to capitalize.
