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Where to Stash Cash as Yields Fall, According to Advisers
Your best options depend on how soon you'll need the money and your tolerance for risk.
By Kerri Anne Renzulli
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You Really Can Make New Year's Money Resolutions That Stick
The secret to keeping your New Year's financial resolutions? Just make your savings and retirement contributions 100% automatic.
By James Martielli, CFA®, CAIA®
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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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With the Fed Rate Cut, Should You Sell Your House Now or Wait?
Interest rates are starting to come down as the Federal Reserve shifts course. Is it time to think about selling your house?
By Carla Ayers
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Money Market Account Basics
savings Money market accounts give you rates of return rivaling high-yield savings accounts, with more flexibility to access your cash.
By Donna LeValley
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Introducing Your CD's Edgier Cousin: The Market-Linked CD
Traditional CDs are a safe option for savers, but they don't always beat inflation. Should you try their counterparts, market-linked CDs, for better returns?
By William Skillender
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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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Are Banks Open on Christmas 2025?
Christmas is almost here, which has many folks wondering if banks are open on Thursday, December 25.
By Karee Venema
