Savings Accounts
News, insights and expert analysis on savings accounts from the team at Kiplinger.
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CD Maturing Soon? Here's What to Do Next
These strategies of what to do when you have a CD maturing soon will have you maximizing returns even with rate cuts.
By Sean Jackson
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How to Safely Open an Online Savings Account
Online banks offer generous APYs that most brick-and-mortar banks can't match. If you want to make the switch to online but have been hesitant, I'll show you how to do it safely.
By Sean Jackson
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How Much a $100K Jumbo CD Earns You
You might be surprised at how fast a jumbo CD helps you reach your goals.
By Sean Jackson
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Online Banks Still Lead on Rates, But Is Switching Worth it Now?
As interest rates trend down, online banks keep an edge on yields, but service, access and flexibility still matter. Here’s how the trade-offs stack up.
By Paige Cerulli
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Should You Renew Your CD?
With rate cuts impacting earnings, we examine if now is a wise time to renew CDs.
By Ella Vincent
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Where to Store Your Cash in 2026
Set yourself up for success with these strategies.
By Sean Jackson
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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
