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Best Money Market Accounts
Savings A money market account offers you ease of access to your cash that other savings accounts don't. You'll also earn a rate outpacing inflation.
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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Where to Move Your Money Before the Next Fed Meeting
Savings rates remain high. And with the Fed unlikely to conduct rate cuts at its June meeting, it gives savers more time to maximize returns.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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I-Bonds: Pros and Cons of Investing
Learn about the pros and cons of investing in I-Bonds, U.S. savings bonds that protect your money from inflationary pressures.
By Jacob Wolinsky Last updated
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The I-Bond Rate Until November Is Mildly Attractive. Here's Why.
Investing for Income The current I-bond rate is active until November 2025 and presents an attractive value, if not as attractive as in the recent past.
By David Muhlbaum Last updated
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The 401(k) Mistake That Could Cost You Millions in Retirement Savings
Thinking about reducing your 401(K) contributions in the current market? Here are six reasons why you might want to reconsider.
By Donna Fuscaldo Published
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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.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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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.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Advisers: Master the Fed Funds Rate, Help Clients Master Retirement
Understanding the Federal Reserve's key tool can help financial professionals guide clients through economic shifts and opportunities.
By Tom Siomades, CFA® Published
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Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2025 Results
Readers' Choice Awards In our 2025 Readers' Choice Awards survey, readers evaluated brokers, wealth managers, banks and other financial providers. Find out which ones rose to the top.
By Lisa Gerstner Published
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