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Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2023 Results
Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards The results are in for the Kiplinger Readers’ Choice Awards which aims to recognize and celebrate the very best products and services in the personal finance arena.
By Lisa Gerstner • Last updated
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Expecting a Recession? Seven Steps to Help You Power Through
Instead of panicking, consider opportunities to add flexibility and resilience to your financial position. These steps can help you enter a potential recession from a position of strength.
By Christian Mitchell • Published
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What Is Indexed Universal Life Insurance and How Does It Work?
This permanent life insurance provides a death benefit to your beneficiaries but also offers a cash-value component that can grow over time.
By Mike Decker • Published
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How to Fail as a Leader
The authors of the new book 'Real-Time Leadership' outline the traits of effective leaders (kindness is key) and what will ensure a leader’s failure.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. • Published
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Best No-Penalty CD Rates May 2023
A no-penalty CD is a type of certificate of deposit that allows individuals to withdraw funds early without a fee. Right now, some of the best are offering rates of over 4%.
By Erin Bendig • Last updated
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Will Savings Rates Go Up in 2023?
National savings rates have been rising steadily since March 2022, but that could soon change. Should you switch now?
By Erin Bendig • Last updated
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Best 5-Year CD Rates for May 2023
Here are the best 5-year CD rates as the Fed continues its campaign to raise interest rates to try to combat inflation.
By Erin Bendig • Last updated
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Top Money Market Accounts May 2023
Money market accounts are interest-bearing accounts at a bank or credit union, typically paying high interest rates. Here are the best right now.
By Erin Bendig • Last updated
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1-Year CD Rates May 2023
Savings Many 1-year CD accounts are already offering rates of 5% or more. We look at the options on the market.
By Erin Bendig • Last updated