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Sept. 4, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Top High-Yield Savings Accounts Offering up to 4.50% APY Today, Sept. 4, 2026

Today's best high-yield savings accounts offer up to 4.50% APY -- see top rates and choose the perfect place to help your money grow faster.
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Sept. 3, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Best High-Yield Savings Rates Today, Sept. 3, 2026: Up to 4.50% APY Still Available

Top high-yield savings accounts are still paying up to 4.50% APY after the Fed's latest decision. Start earning more on your savings balance today.
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Sept. 2, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Best Savings Accounts Offering up to 4.50% APY Today, Sept. 2, 2026

The Fed has held rates steady five times so far in 2026. Find out where top high-yield savings rates stand now.
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Sept. 1, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Paid Off Your Credit Card Debt? Here Are the 3 Things to Do With That Money Now.

Save it, invest it, or splurge a little -- here's how to put your freed-up money to work after clearing credit card debt.
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Sept. 1, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Top High-Yield Savings Accounts Offering up to 4.50% APY Right Now, Sept. 1, 2026

The Fed won't meet again on interest rates until later this month. Top HYSAs continue to offer up to 4.50% APY, for now.
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Aug. 31, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

The Best Roth IRA Brokers for People Who Are Starting Late

I break down three brokers I'd trust with a late-start retirement account, plus how the catch-up window helps you close the gap faster.
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Aug. 31, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Best High-Yield Savings Accounts Today, Aug. 31, 2026: Earn up to 4.50% APY

The best high-yield savings accounts continue to offer up to 4.50% APY after the Fed held rates steady again last month. Find out more.
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Aug. 29, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

A 0% Intro APR Card Beats Buy Now, Pay Later for One Big Reason

Buy now, pay later gives you weeks to pay off a purchase. A credit card with 0% intro APR can give you almost two years, plus rewards and dispute protection.
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Aug. 29, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Top High-Yield Savings Accounts Offering up to 4.50% APY Today, Aug. 29, 2026

Today's best high-yield savings accounts offer up to 4.50% APY -- see top rates and choose the perfect place to help your money grow faster this year.
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Aug. 28, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Best High-Yield Savings Rates Today, Aug. 28, 2026: Up to 4.50% APY Still Available

Top high-yield savings accounts are still paying up to 4.50% APY after the Fed's latest decision. Start earning more on your savings balance today.
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Aug. 27, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

I Opened an IRA at 32. Here's How Much It's Worth Now at 41

More than half of my retirement account balance is growth I never contributed. Here's what nine years of maxing an index fund did.
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Aug. 27, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Best Savings Accounts Offering up to 4.50% APY Today, Aug. 27, 2026

The Fed has held rates steady five times so far in 2026. Find out where top high-yield savings rates stand now.
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Aug. 26, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

3 Savings Accounts Absolutely Crushing the National Average APY in 2026

Leaving cash in a big-bank account can cost you hundreds a year. Here's how three online options compare and which saver each one fits.
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Aug. 26, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Here's What Happens When You Leave a Lot of Money in Your Savings Account

A big savings balance feels safe, but past a point it actually costs you money. Here's the line I use to decide what to save and what to invest.
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Aug. 26, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Top High-Yield Savings Accounts Offering up to 4.50% APY Right Now, Aug. 26, 2026

The Fed won't meet again on interest rates until mid-September. Top HYSAs continue to offer up to 4.50% APY, for now.
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Aug. 25, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Best High-Yield Savings Accounts Today, Aug. 25, 2026: Earn up to 4.50% APY

The best high-yield savings accounts continue to offer up to 4.50% APY after the Fed held rates steady again last month. Find out more.
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Aug. 24, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Why Your Checking Account Should Contain as Little Money as Possible

I keep almost nothing in my checking account on purpose. Here's how much cash to actually leave there, and where to move the rest so it finally earns.
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Aug. 24, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Top High-Yield Savings Accounts Offering up to 4.50% APY Today, Aug. 24, 2026

Today's best high-yield savings accounts offer up to 4.50% APY -- see top rates and choose the perfect place to help your money grow faster this year.
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Aug. 22, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Is a Roth IRA or Traditional IRA Better for You in 2026? Here's How to Decide

The choice really hinges on whether your tax rate will be higher now or in retirement, plus your age, income, and how each account is taxed.
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Aug. 22, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Best High-Yield Savings Rates Today, Aug. 22, 2026: Up to 4.50% APY Still on Offer

Top high-yield savings accounts are still paying up to 4.50% APY after the Fed's latest decision. Start earning more on your savings balance today.
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Aug. 20, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

The Biggest Reason I Chose a Roth IRA Has Nothing to Do With Taxes

The ability to pull your original contributions out penalty-free is an underrated perk that makes this retirement account easier to commit to.
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Aug. 20, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Here's the Average Credit Card Debt for Your Age Group in 2026

Gen X carries the highest card balances of any generation. See where you land, what carrying a balance costs, and how to start cutting it down.
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Aug. 20, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

What Savings Account Is Best for Retirement?

The best account for retirement depends on your stage. Here's where to grow your savings and where to park cash you'll spend soon.
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Aug. 19, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Here's How Much a Roth IRA Could Be Worth if You Start Maxing It at 30

Maxing out a Roth IRA in your 30s can build a seven-figure, tax-free retirement fund, thanks to decades of compound growth.
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Aug. 18, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

30-Year T Bonds Jumped to 5.3%. Here's How to Buy Them Now

Long-term government bonds are paying more than they have in 19 years. Here's how to lock in a fixed rate -- the easy way and the direct way.