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Tired of making money for your bank? See how to make money for yourself with a 5.00% APY (or higher) savings account, money market account, or CD.

There's nothing wrong with seeking out help in meeting your financial goals. Read on to see how an advisor can be instrumental in attaining financial security.

Auto insurance rates are skyrocketing across the U.S., but some states fare better than others. Here are the 10 with the lowest average car insurance premiums.

Have a college graduate in your life? Read on to see why the gift of cash may be your best option.

Consistent accounting is vital for starting a small business. Learn four ways to keep your accounting practices simple.

Ready to shop for your upcoming Memorial Day cookout? Deals can help you keep your spending in check. Take a look at these affordable Sam's Club buys.

A Costco membership could be useful even if you won't have kids living at home anymore. Read on to see why.

A Costco Executive membership costs more money but comes with added perks. Watch for these three signs that you should upgrade.

Being at the airport is much more enjoyable when you can kick back in a lounge. Discover how to get airport lounge access with any of the big airlines.

You'd think you'd be all set with $20,000 in emergency savings. But read on to see why in some cases, you may be wrong.

Wondering where you can fly with 75,000 welcome bonus points from the Chase Sapphire Reserve® credit card? How about New Zealand, Australia, Japan, and Vietnam?

Want to see how far you can travel with 75,000 bonus points from the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card? How about India, Morocco, Brazil, and beyond?

The Amex Platinum Card is known for being packed with luxury perks. Find out if you should apply for it or steer clear.

Worried about an economic downturn? Here's why you may not have to stress quite so much.

These two high-end travel cards pack lots of value. Read on for more details to help you pick one.

There are many 12-month CDs offering great rates right now. Check them out to see how much you could earn if you invest.

Getting elite status with airlines can be nice, but it's not a must-have that's worth spending lots of time, effort, and money on. See why.

The Wells Fargo Autograph card is an excellent no annual fee product. Here are the details on the welcome bonus you can get.

Have someone special in your life graduating high school or college? Read on for some excellent gift ideas from Costco.

The AAdvantage program has more ways to earn status than most of its competitors. Find out what you need to know.

Costco is currently planning to experiment with offering a new store type. Learn more here.

Certificates of deposit might be a lucrative investment, but they're not right for everyone. Keep reading to learn when a CD is the wrong money move for you.

Costco's pharmacy offers affordable medications and convenient features. Learn more about getting your prescriptions from the warehouse club.

Now's a great time to put money into CDs. Will that be the case next year? Read on to find out.

If you're starting a small business, you already have a lot on your plate. Read on for a few terms to gain familiarity with first.