Savings Accounts
News, insights and expert analysis on savings accounts from the team at Kiplinger.
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Best No-Fee High-Yield Savings Rates
If you want to achieve short-term savings goals, these are the best options to consider. Best of all, they are fee-free.
By Sean Jackson
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Should You Get a Long-Term or Short-Term CD Before the Fed Meeting in December?
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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CD vs. Money Market: Where to Put Your Year-End Bonus Now
Falling interest rates have savers wondering where to park cash. Here's how much $10,000 earns in today's best CDs versus leading money market accounts.
By Choncé Maddox
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Smart Money Moves Savers Should Make in 2026
Sponsored by Physicians Mutual
These steps will get you on the road to achieving your 2026 savings goals.
By Sean Jackson
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Make This Savings Move Now or Regret It in the Spring
The Fed might lower rates for a third time at its meeting next week. Does a long-term CD offer enough of a return to withstand this cut?
By Sean Jackson
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I’ve Got $50,000 Burning A Hole in My Pocket. Where Do I Park It When the Fed Cuts Rates So I Don’t Lose Ground?
Why a mix of CDs can protect $50,000 from shrinking yields.
By Sean Jackson
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High-Yield Savings Accounts to Get Before the Fed Meeting
High-yield savings accounts declined when the Fed cut rates at its October meeting. However, some accounts can still help you stay ahead of inflation.
By Sean Jackson
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The 'Soft' Banking Trend That Could Transform Your Savings
The "soft switching" banking trend allows you to explore a new bank account while keeping your primary one. See how it could benefit you.
By Sean Jackson
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The I-Bond Rate Until November Is Mildly Attractive. Here's Why.
Investing for Income The current I-bond rate is active until April 2026 and presents an attractive value, if not as attractive as in the recent past.
By David Muhlbaum
Investing for Income
