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3 Reasons Why Kiplinger Readers Chose Cash App as the Best Peer-to-Peer Payment ServiceLearn why Kiplinger readers favor Cash App and see other peer-to-peer platforms earning high rankings.
By Sean Jackson
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The FIRE Movement Has Changed. Here's What Financial Independence Looks Like TodayRising housing costs, inflation and changing priorities have reshaped the path to financial independence. Here's how today's FIRE strategies differ from the original movement.
By Paige Cerulli
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Should You Get a Long-Term or Short-Term CD Before the Next Fed Meeting?Is a long-term or short-term CD better to open before the Fed meeting this week? Here's what you need to know.
By Erin Bendig
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Where to Move Your Money Before the Next Fed MeetingI'll show you the savings accounts and CDs I'd consider to make the most of today's rates.
By Sean Jackson
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What Is the Federal Funds Rate?The federal funds rate can impact a host of borrowing costs, and thus the entire U.S. economy. Here's how it works.
By Jeff Reeves
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The Best Banks for Travelers, 2026We studied interest rates, fees, premium services and other account features. These banks rose to the top for travelers.
By Mallika Mitra
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The Best Banks for High-Net-Worth Clients, 2026We studied interest rates, fees, premium services and other account features. These banks rose to the top for high-net-worth clients.
By Mallika Mitra
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Inflation Made I-Bonds Popular. What Now?savings bonds Inflation has made Series I savings bonds, known as I-bonds, enormously popular with risk-averse investors. How do they work?
By David Dittman
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The Best Banks for Retirees, 2026We studied interest rates, fees, premium services and other account features. These banks rose to the top for retirees.
By Mallika Mitra
