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After the Fed Meeting, 7 High-Yield Savings Accounts to Maximize GrowthThe Fed didn't cut rates at its April meeting, giving savers more time to secure rates as high as 4.20% APY.
By Sean Jackson
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What Will the Fed Do at Its Next Meeting?The Federal Reserve is expected to keep rates unchanged at the next Fed meeting.
By Dan Burrows
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When Is the Next Fed Meeting?Markets expect interest rates to remain unchanged at the next Fed meeting.
By Dan Burrows
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Are the Banks Open on Martin Luther King Day?MLK Day is almost here, which has many folks wondering if the banks are open on Monday, January 19.
By Karee Venema
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How Much You'll Earn on a Five-Year CD with $500savings Discover how much you can earn by placing $500 in a long-term CD.
By Sean Jackson
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CD vs. High-Yield Savings Account: Which is better?Deciding between a CD and a high-yield savings account? Here's how to choose based on your savings goals.
By Sean Jackson
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How to Earn a Fistful of Interest on Your Cash in 2026Is your cash earning very little interest? With rates dropping below 4%, now is the time to lock in your cash strategy. Just watch out for the tax implications.
By Jeremy Keil, CFP®, CFA®, CKA®
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Savings Calculator: If You Saved $5K Five Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have NowTools 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.
By Sean Jackson
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What to Do When You Bank Lowers Your APYWhy banks lower APYs, options you can explore when it happens and whether more rate cuts are on the horizon.
By Sean Jackson
