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Dec. 15, 2022 | By Lyle Daly

How Much Money Should You Have Saved at Every Age? Here Are Good Guidelines From Graham Stephan

If you want to know whether you're saving enough, these guidelines will help.

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Dec. 15, 2022 | By Natasha Etzel

5 Ways to Avoid Bank Account Maintenance Fees

Are you paying bank account maintenance fees? These extra fees impact your bank account balance. Find out what you can do to avoid this cost.

Dec. 14, 2022 | By Kailey Hagen

Surprise! This Is What Actually Happens to Your Money When It's in a Bank

Banks offer two key services: deposit accounts and loans. Here's a closer look at how these two work together.

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Dec. 14, 2022 | By Ashley Maready

4 Little-Known Facts About Money Market Accounts

Higher interest rates can make life more expensive, but when it comes to money market accounts, they're a boon. Read on to learn more about MMAs.

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Dec. 12, 2022 | By Ashley Maready

5 Tips to Keep Your Money Safe in 2023

Losing your money to a scammer or a bank failure is a scary prospect. Read on for ways to protect your hard-earned cash in the new year.

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Dec. 12, 2022 | By Natasha Etzel

Need to Order a New Checkbook? You Can Save 50% by Going Through Costco

You may be spending more money than necessary when ordering checks. Find out how much you could save by buying your checks through Costco.

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Dec. 12, 2022 | By Natasha Etzel

5 Banking Moves to Make Before 2023 Begins

Are you looking to make some financial changes in 2023? Here are some excellent banking moves to make before 2022 ends.

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Dec. 11, 2022 | By Natasha Etzel

4 Habits That Reduce Your Bank Account Balance

Some familiar financial habits could cost you money. By changing some of your behavior patterns, you may be able to keep more money in your bank account.

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Dec. 8, 2022 | By Kailey Hagen

Should You Get a CD Before the End of 2022?

CD rates have been climbing since the start of 2022. Here's what you need to know to decide if you should open one now.

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Dec. 7, 2022 | By Ashley Maready

4 Things to Look for in a Savings Account in 2023

Ready for a new savings account? Here are some features to put at the top of your must-have list.

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Dec. 5, 2022 | By Ashley Maready

8 Unexpected Products You Can Buy With Your HSA

Some expenses you can pay for with a health savings account are obvious. Read on to discover a few medical costs you may not have realized your HSA can cover.

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Nov. 30, 2022 | By Natasha Etzel

5 Bad Bank Account Habits to Break in 2023

Some banking habits may be costing you money. Learn the bad habits you may want to break before the new year.

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Nov. 30, 2022 | By Ashley Maready

High-Yield Savings Accounts Are All the Rage, but Here Are 4 Downsides You Should Know About

In these inflationary times, a high-yield savings account can be a great place for your money. But read on to learn about a few pitfalls to watch out for.

Nov. 29, 2022 | By Ashley Maready

3 Signs You're Keeping Too Much Money in Your Checking Account

Learning money management skills is part of getting better with your finances. Read on to learn how you might be mismanaging your checking account.

Nov. 27, 2022 | By Dana George

Daycare Costs Are Soaring. Using This Pre-Tax Account to Pay for It Can Save You Big

Dependent care can quickly eat into a household budget. Here's one trick for reducing the pain.

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Nov. 25, 2022 | By Natasha Etzel

This Is How Much Money You're Actually Supposed to Keep in Your Checking Account, and It May Surprise You

Is your bank account balance too low or too high? Find out how much money you should keep in your checking account.

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Nov. 25, 2022 | By Lyle Daly

Here's How Much 5 Financial Experts Say You Should Have in Your Emergency Fund

Everybody needs emergency savings to cover unexpected expenses. Decide how much to have in your emergency fund with advice from several experts.

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Nov. 24, 2022 | By Natasha Etzel

7 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Opening a New Bank Account

Ready to open a new bank account? Here's what to consider so you can choose the right account for you and your needs.

Nov. 22, 2022 | By Dana George

A New Report Reveals Zelle Facilitated 'Rampant Fraud.' Here's How Consumers Have Been Impacted

A growing payment network appears to be less secure than advertised. Here's everything we know about what's going on with Zelle.

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Nov. 22, 2022 | By Natasha Etzel

Mobile Banking App Features You May Not Be Using (But Should)

Are you using all of your banking app's free and convenient app tools? Find out what useful features you may be missing out on.

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Nov. 21, 2022 | By Lyle Daly

Ramit Sethi Says This Is Why Banks Keep 'Ripping You Off'

Banking fees cost Americans billions of dollars each year. See why consumers get ripped off by banks, according to Ramit Sethi, and what you can do about it.

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Nov. 19, 2022 | By Ashley Maready

Stuck In the Overdraft Cycle? Here's How to Break Free

Overdrafted your bank account again? Read on to learn some ways to keep your checking account in the black and never pay an overdraft fee again.

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Nov. 19, 2022 | By Dana George

You've Heard of Money Market Accounts and Money Market Funds...But What's the Difference?

It's easy to confuse financial terms. Here's how to tell the difference between money market accounts and money market funds.

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Nov. 18, 2022 | By Ashley Maready

6 Tips for Finding the Best CD

There are better places to keep your money than a checking account. Read on to learn how to choose the right CD account for you.

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Nov. 16, 2022 | By Kailey Hagen

The 1 Thing You Don't Want to Be Caught Without in a Recession

Recessions can be tough on your budget. Having this one thing at your disposal can be the difference between staying afloat or falling into debt.

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