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Explore essential habits of the ultra-rich — frugality, multiple income sources and smart investing — and how to apply them on your own wealth-building journey.
Millionaires may seem extraordinary, but their success often comes down to three simple financial habits anyone can adopt.
By Jacob Wolinsky Published
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Savings Calculator: If You Saved $5K Five Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Now
Tools Whether you’ve just opened a CD or a high-yield savings account, this simple calculator can show you how much cash you’ll have after a specified period of time.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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How to Cash in Savings Bonds
savings Whether you bought savings bonds during inflation’s peak or have older bonds collecting dust, take these steps to cash them in.
By Ella Vincent Last updated
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CD vs. High-Yield Savings Account: Which is better?
Deciding between a CD vs. high-yield savings account? Here's how to choose based on your savings goals.
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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The Best 1-Year CD if You Will Owe Taxes Next Year
A one-year CD allows you to set money aside now for taxes you'll owe next year. We'll show our best choice.
By Sean Jackson Published
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Bet $1,100 on NCAA Game or Save It?
We ran the numbers — see how betting on the big game compares to putting your money in a CD.
By Dori Zinn Published
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The 6 Best Places to Put Your Tax Refund for Growth
Use your 2024 tax refund to boost short-term or long-term financial goals by putting it in one of these six places.
By Rachael Green Published
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Best Money Market Accounts
Savings A money market account offers you ease of access to your cash that other savings accounts don't. You'll also earn a rate outpacing inflation.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Don't Be a Financial Fool
Reject these four financial myths and avoid being financially foolish.
By Donna LeValley Last updated