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Aug. 5, 2025 | By Ryan Wilcox

Rocket Money Promises to Make Budgeting Easy. Does It Deliver?

Rocket Money has a handful of great tools designed to help you save. Here's what you'll get for as low as $6 a month.
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Aug. 5, 2025 | By Jake FitzGerald

Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today, August 5, 2025: Up to 5.00%

Earn up to 5.00% APY with today's high-yield savings accounts -- grow your money faster with flexible access and no long-term commitment required.
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Aug. 4, 2025 | By Jake FitzGerald

Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today, August 4, 2025: Up to 5.00%

High-yield savings accounts are paying up to 5.00% APY today -- grow your money faster with full access and zero long-term commitment.
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Aug. 3, 2025 | By Ryan Wilcox

I Lost $700 a Year in Interest With My Wells Fargo Savings Account. Why I Finally Made the Switch

I moved my savings from Wells Fargo to SoFi, and now I'm earning hundreds more in interest each year. See how you can do the same today.
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Aug. 2, 2025 | By Ryan Wilcox

Is Rocket Money Worth Paying For? Here's What You Really Get

Rocket Money Premium costs as little as $6 a month. Here's a breakdown of what you get and whether it's worth the price.
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Aug. 2, 2025 | By Jake FitzGerald

Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today, August 2, 2025: Up to 5.00%

Today's best high-yield savings accounts offer up to 5.00% APY -- enjoy faster growth, easy access, and no long-term commitment required.
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Aug. 1, 2025 | By Joel O'Leary

The High-Yield Savings Trend Is Exploding -- Don't Miss Out

Some high-yield savings accounts are paying over 4.00% APY right now. See why this savings trend is exploding and how you can start earning more today.
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Aug. 1, 2025 | By Jake FitzGerald

Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today, August 1, 2025: Up to 5.00%

Earn up to 5.00% APY with today's top high-yield savings accounts -- grow your money faster with flexible access and no long-term commitment.
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July 31, 2025 | By Jake FitzGerald

Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today, July 31, 2025: Up to 5.00%

Grow your money faster while keeping it accessible. Earn up to 5.00% APY with today's top high-yield savings accounts -- no long-term commitment required.
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July 30, 2025 | By Brooklyn Sprunger

I Made One Simple Switch and Earned Hundreds More in Interest

Switching to a high-yield savings account in 2020 has earned me thousands in interest -- and it's still the easiest money win I've ever made.
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July 30, 2025 | By Jake FitzGerald

Here's How Big Banks Are Profiting Off Your Laziness, and What to Do About It

Big banks are quietly profiting off your low savings rate. Here's how much it's costing you and how you can fix it in minutes.
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July 30, 2025 | By Jake FitzGerald

Keeping Your Savings in a Bank of America Account Could Cost You a Flight Every Year

Keeping your money in a Bank of America savings account could be costing you hundreds of dollars a year. Here's what to do instead.
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July 30, 2025 | By Jake FitzGerald

Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today, July 30, 2025: Up to 5.00%

High-yield savings accounts are offering up to 5.00% APY today -- see the top rates and switch now to boost your earnings without locking up your cash.
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July 29, 2025 | By Brooklyn Sprunger

3 Banking Mistakes I Made, and What You Can Learn From Them

Learn from my banking missteps -- surprise fees, low rates, and missed rewards -- and see why switching to a high-yield savings account changed everything.
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July 29, 2025 | By Jake FitzGerald

Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today, July 29, 2025: Up to 5.00%

Today's top high-yield savings accounts offer up to 5.00% APY -- check out the best rates now and make the switch to start earning more on your money.
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July 28, 2025 | By Jake FitzGerald

Sticking With a Bank of America Savings Account Could Cost You $5,000 Over the Next Decade

Sticking with a Bank of America savings account could quietly cost you nearly $5,000 over the next decade. Here's why it pays to switch to a high-yield account.
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July 28, 2025 | By Jake FitzGerald

Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today, July 28, 2025: Up to 5.00%

We've compiled a list of the best high-yield savings account rates today, with APYs up to 5.00%. Switch today to maximize your earnings.
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July 27, 2025 | By Jake FitzGerald

This Lazy Banking Habit Could Cost You Thousands

Leaving your savings in a big bank account could cost you thousands. Here's how to fix it in just a few minutes.
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July 26, 2025 | By Ryan Wilcox

I Went From Earning $1 a Year in Interest to $380 -- Here's How

I replaced my Wells Fargo savings account with SoFi®, which pays a much higher APY. Learn how easy it was for me to make the switch.
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July 26, 2025 | By Brooklyn Sprunger

I Left My Big Bank -- Here's How My Savings Took Off

I tried credit unions, big banks, and online banks. Here's what worked best to save money, avoid fees, and grow my savings faster.
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July 26, 2025 | By Jake FitzGerald

Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today, July 26, 2025: Up to 5.00%

Today's best high-yield savings accounts pay up to 5.00% APY -- secure a strong rate now before these competitive offers start to disappear.
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July 25, 2025 | By Jake FitzGerald

Are Trump's Tariff Rebates the New Stimulus Checks? Here's What It Actually Means for You

Trump is floating rebate checks funded by tariff revenue, but they could raise prices even more. Here's what to know.
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July 25, 2025 | By Ryan Wilcox

Why I Moved My Savings and Started Earning 10x More

Traditional savings accounts pay just 0.38% APY on average. Learn how switching to a high-yield savings account could earn you hundreds more each year.
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July 25, 2025 | By Jake FitzGerald

Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today, July 25, 2025: Up to 5.00%

Earn up to 5.00% APY with today's best high-yield savings accounts -- lock in a top rate now before these competitive offers begin to slip away.
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July 24, 2025 | By Joel O'Leary

I'm Cheating on My Bank and Making 3.90% APY on the Side

I still love my big bank -- but I've been secretly earning 3.90% APY in an online savings account. Here's how much extra that's made me.