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The best savings accounts offer features like competitive interest rates, low or no fees, easy access to funds and more.
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Breaking the cycle: 6 tips to stop living paycheck to paycheck
To stop living paycheck to paycheck, create a budget, track your expenses, cut unnecessary costs, consider other sources of income, and build an emergency fund to create a financial cushion.
Struggling to save? Try one of these 5 viral saving challenges
Savings challenges can help you save money by providing structure, motivation, and a sense of accomplishment.
Get your wallet ready for the holiday season with these 8 budgeting tips
Stick to your holiday budget this year!
The best online bank accounts with instant virtual debit cards
The best online banks with virtual debit cards include Axos, Chime, Current, SoFi, and Wise.
Supercharge your savings: The best 5 money-saving apps
The best money-saving apps include options from Acorns, Truist, Qapital, Mint, and Current.
The 4 best places to keep your emergency fund
The four best places to keep your emergency fund are high-yield savings accounts, money market accounts, no-penalty CDs, and cash management accounts.
What are high-yield savings accounts? 6 things to know
High-yield savings accounts offer higher interest rates than traditional savings accounts and can help you earn more on your savings.
Can you have too much money in your checking account?
A checking account is best for storing your everyday funds. But if you keep all your money in your checking, you’ll miss out on higher rates.
Cash stuffing viral trend: Is it really the best way to budget?
While the viral cash stuffing strategy may offer a tangible way to manage spending, it may not be the most effective or secure budgeting tool for you. Here's why.
Is Apple’s high-yield savings account worth the hype?
Apple's high-yield savings account offers competitive interest rates and convenient integration through Apple devices — but you need an Apple Card to enroll.
High-interest checking accounts are a thing. Should you open one?
A high-interest checking account offers a higher interest rate than traditional checking accounts, allowing you to grow your money faster.
Most Americans don’t save enough. Here are 6 ways to catch up
From creating a realistic budget to automating your savings, these are six proven ways to help you catch up financially.
How much does the average person have in savings? The answer may surprise you
The median account balance was over $5,000, but savings vary based on age, income level, education, expenses, and more.
The 3 money struggles holding Gen Z back from financial security
The top money struggles hindering Gen Z from achieving financial security include a lack of emergency savings, credit card debt, and financial anxieties.
Don’t waste your money on fees: 4 free savings accounts
Discover four fee-free savings accounts that grow your money without any hidden costs. Explore the best options for maximizing your savings and achieving your financial goals.
How much could $1,000 earn in a savings account?
Discover the potential interest you could make on $1,000, and learn how to maximize your earnings and make the most of your money.
These 5 bank fees may be costing you big — here’s how to avoid them
Overdraft fees, foreign transaction fees, and maintenance fees can eat away at your account balance. Learn how to avoid these fees and save.
Is it better to pay off debt or save?
It’s typically a good idea to pay off high-interest debt first while making small additions to your savings.
5 times switching banks is the right move
1. You’re not happy with their services. 2. You’re paying high fees. 3. You want better interest rates. 4. You’re moving. 5. You want more rewards.
Are you saving enough each month? Here’s what the experts say
A good rule of thumb is to save 20% of your monthly income, which follows the popular 50/30/20 budgeting model.