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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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Why You Need to Open a CD Right Now
Looking to open a CD in 2024? Now's a great time to lock-in CD rates and earn interest on your cash.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Callable CDs: Was Your High-Yield CD Called Back Before It Matured?
Here's what you need to know about callable CDs, which let banks redeem your CD before its official maturity date.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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10 Myths About Health Savings Accounts
savings When you’re choosing a health plan for the year, one option may be a high-deductible plan that makes you eligible to contribute to a health savings account.
By Kimberly Lankford Last updated
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Five FAQs About 529 College Savings Plans
Thanks to recent policy changes, families have more options for what to do with money sitting in tax-advantaged 529 accounts.
By Mallika Mitra Published
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The I-Bond Rate Until May Is Mildly Attractive. Here's Why.
Investing for Income The current I-bond rate is active until November 2024 and presents an attractive value, if not as attractive as in the recent past.
By David Muhlbaum Last updated
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Three Best CDs Still Available, Even After a Drop in Rates
Even though CD rates fell after the Fed's latest meeting, several accounts still offer impressive rates.
By Erin Bendig Published
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Recently, 529s hit a new milestone — over half a trillion dollars is being saved in 529 plans across the country.
Recently, 529s hit a new milestone with over half a trillion dollars being saved in plans across the country. Why are 529 plans so popular?
By Erin Bendig Published
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Best 6% Interest Savings Accounts
Want 6% interest on your savings? You could earn an APY of 6% or higher with these accounts, but you'll want to lock in rates soon.
By Erin Bendig Published