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How to Write a Check for a Wedding Gift
There are some guidelines to writing a check for a wedding gift for newlyweds.
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How the Federal Reserve's Decision to Hold Rates Steady Affects Your Savings
Explore how the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates influences the yields on high-yield savings accounts and CDs.
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You Can Get Better Yield with a Jumbo CD or Money Market Account
Maximize your savings with top-yielding jumbo accounts and high-interest savings options.
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15 Estate Planning Terms You Need to Know
Sometimes industry jargon can turn otherwise understandable concepts into stumbling blocks. Here are simplified explanations, definitions and uses for some estate planning tools.
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Does Your State Make it Easier to Save Money?
The state you live in can influence how well you're able to save money. See which states make saving easier.
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I Want to Gift My Niece a Savings Bond. Is That a Good Idea Now?
Kiplinger editor explores if it's still a good idea to get savings bonds as gifts for children, looking at their returns and usability.
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What is FDIC Insurance? Plus Other Agencies that Protect Your Money
FDIC, NCUA and SIPC insurance all protect your money. Learn how they work and how much each one covers.
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How to Make Changing Interest Rates Work for Your Retirement
Higher (or lower) rates can be painful in some ways and helpful in others. The key is being prepared to take advantage of the situation.
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Smart Places to Park Your Money During Market Volatility if You’re Nearing Retirement
Learn how to use high-yield savings accounts, CDs, Treasury securities, annuities and dividend stocks to stay steady in uncertain times.
