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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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How to Keep Your Savings Safe
savings If you want to keep your savings safe but they exceed FDIC and NCUA limits, it's time to open multiple accounts, preferably ones with high yields.
By Rivan V. Stinson Last updated
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Money Market Account or Money Market Fund? How to Choose
money market accounts Whether you choose a money market account or money market fund largely depends on the money's purpose.
By Lisa Gerstner Last updated
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Trusting Fintech: Four Critical Moves to Protect Yourself
A few relatively easy steps can help you safeguard your money when using bank and budgeting apps and other financial technology.
By Shane W. Cummings, CFP®, AIF® Published
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Four Steps to Prepare Your Finances for Divorce
Divorce is rarely easy, but getting financial paperwork in order, working with professionals and making tough decisions now can take some of the stress out of it.
By Marcy Keckler, CFP®, CRPC® Published
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Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Gains as Treasury Yields Collapse
The tech-heavy index swung higher Monday as investors sought out safety in government bonds.
By Karee Venema Published
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Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank Failures Send Bank Stocks Reeling
Financial stocks continued to sell off following the collapse of regional lenders SVB and Signature Bank.
By Karee Venema Last updated
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How to Open a Savings Account Online
You may be wondering how to open a savings account online. The process is usually simple and straightforward — with just a few steps you’ll be able to start saving your hard-earned cash.
By Erin Bendig Published
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Pension Lump Sum Option vs. Annuity Payment: Which Is Better?
retirement Lump sum vs. annuity payments? Single-life benefits vs. joint-and-survivor benefits? Finding the right answer for you could come down to control.
By Brian Skrobonja, Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) Last updated
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