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May Fed Meeting: Live Updates and Commentary
The May Fed meeting is a key economic event, with Wall Street looking to see what Fed Chair Powell & Co. will do with interest rates amid tariff uncertainty. The May Fed meeting is a key economic event, with Wall Street looking to see what Fed Chair Powell & Co. will do with interest rates amid tariff uncertainty.
By Karee Venema Last updated
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15 Estate Planning Terms You Need to Know
Sometimes industry jargon can turn otherwise understandable concepts into stumbling blocks. Here are simplified explanations, definitions and uses for some estate planning tools.
By Donna LeValley Published
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How to Find the Best Jumbo CD Rates
Are you concerned about stock market volatility? A jumbo CD helps you earn a high rate of return effortlessly. See our top choices.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Does Your State Make it Easier to Save Money?
The state you live in can influence how well you're able to save money. See which states make saving easier.
By Sean Jackson Published
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Best 1-Year CD Rates
Savings If you're looking to save for a short-term goal and outpace inflation, a one-year CD can help you achieve both. See our top picks.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Why It's Worth Getting a High-Yield Savings Account Before the Fed Meeting
The Fed meets on May 6 and 7. With a rate cut unlikely this time around, it gives savers more time to maximize returns.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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I Want to Gift My Niece a Savings Bond. Is That a Good Idea Now?
Kiplinger editor explores if it's still a good idea to get savings bonds as gifts for children, looking at their returns and usability.
By Alexandra Svokos Published
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Best No-Fee High-Yield Savings Rates
No-fee savings accounts help you keep more of your money and earn a rate of return that outpaces inflation.
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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What is FDIC Insurance? Plus Other Agencies that Protect Your Money
FDIC, NCUA and SIPC insurance all protect your money. Learn how they work and how much each one covers?
By Erin Bendig Last updated