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Boost Your Retirement Savings in Your 50s with These Six Moves
If you want to supercharge your nest egg in the run-up to retirement, follow these strategies.
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You'll Kick Yourself in the Fall if You Don't Make This Savings Move Now
The Fed meets next week and is likely to make its first rate cut of the year. Does a long-term CD provide enough of a return to weather this cut?
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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.
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529 Funds and a Roth IRA: How to Use One to Jumpstart the Other
Want to boost your retirement savings? You can roll over unused funds from your 529 plan into a Roth IRA, tax-free, as long as certain conditions are met.
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Does PNC's $4.1 Billion Purchase of FirstBank Impact You? 5 Must-Know Strategies If Your Bank Closes
Concerned about your bank closing? For retirees who prefer in-person banking, here's what you can do now.
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What to Know About CD Ladders, A Flexible Way to Save
Savings One way to keep your earnings on track is to spread out your cash.
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Why It's Worth Getting a High-Yield Savings Account Before the Fed Meeting
With a rate cut likely to occur at the Fed's September meeting, we examine whether a high-yield savings account is worth a closer look.
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Are High-Yield Savings Still a Winning Bet Against Inflation?
Some savings accounts give you the ability to outpace inflation, lessening its impact on your finances.
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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.
