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Are Your Hospital Outpatient Department Costs Too High? A Doctor's Office May Help
Hospital outpatient departments may charge more than ambulatory surgery centers or doctor offices for common procedures, study finds.
By Joey Solitro Published
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How to Benefit from Rising Interest Rates
Financial Planning Savers will get the best rates from top-yielding savings and money market deposit accounts at online banks.
By Rivan V. Stinson Last updated
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What Is a High-Yield Savings Account?
A high-yield savings account is essentially the same as a traditional account with one key difference — it pays a higher than average APY on deposits.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Savings Calculator: Check How Much Your Money Will Grow
Tools Whether you’ve just opened a CD or a high-yield savings account, this calculator can easily show you how much cash you’ll have after a specified period of time.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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What the Fed's Latest Move May Mean For Savings Accounts
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve held rates steady. Here’s what you need to know about the Fed’s impact on savings rates.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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As Fed Keeps Rates Steady, Savings Rates Set to Rise, Too
Some experts say now would be a good time to lock in a much better savings rate on your accounts.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Mortgage Rates and Payments Keep Rising, Creating Market Misery
Mortgages Current mortgage rates and payments continue to rise resulting in buyer demand stalling and housing sentiment at low levels.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Fed Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged: What the Experts Are Saying
Federal Reserve The Fed hit the pause button again but still sees rates staying higher for longer.
By Dan Burrows Published
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The Fed's Latest Move Is Good News for Homebuyers
A steady Fed rate means mortgage rates might stabilize in a tight housing market.
By Donna LeValley Last updated