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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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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
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All That Cash in Your Checking Account Might Be Holding You BackKeeping too much cash in your checking account might seem safe, but it could be costing you in missed opportunities.
By Choncé Maddox
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The New 60/30/10 Budgeting Method Could Replace the Traditional 50/30/20 RuleIn today’s inflated economy, the 60/30/10 budgeting method could be a better option for your financial situation.
By Erin Bendig
