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Saving for My Wedding Is So Much Easier With a High-Yield Savings Account
By
Elizabeth Rivelli
Published Oct 16, 2023
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More Gen Z Women Investing Could Help Narrow Gender Gap in Retirement Savings
By
Naomi Buchanan
Published Oct 14, 2023
A senior couple working on their bills at home.
Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment To Rise 3.2% in 2024
By
Diccon Hyatt
Published Oct 12, 2023
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Why Did Saving Go Out of Style In the US?
By
Diccon Hyatt
Published Oct 12, 2023
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Today's Best High-Yield Savings Account Now Pays Even More
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Oct 11, 2023
Photo taken on Oct. 19, 2022 shows a house for sale in Washington, D.C.
More People Applying for Adjustable Rate Mortgages in Unaffordable Market
By
Terry Lane
Published Oct 11, 2023
A for sale sign hangs in front of a home on August 22, 2023 in San Mateo County, California.
Homes Are So Unaffordable, 8% Mortgage Rates Wouldn’t Make Much Difference
By
Diccon Hyatt
Published Oct 11, 2023
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Personal Loan Rates & Trends, Week of Oct. 9, 2023: Rates Ease
By
Ben Woolsey
Published Oct 10, 2023
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Vanguard Finds Only Top Earners Are Financially on Track for Retirement
By
Naomi Buchanan
Published Oct 08, 2023
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These Savings Accounts Pay 7% to 10%—For Kids and Teens
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Oct 06, 2023
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Earning Less Than 5% on Your Savings? You're Missing Out.
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Oct 05, 2023
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Computers Drive Up Job Applications but Offers, Acceptances Fall
By
Terry Lane
Published Oct 05, 2023
Jim Morrison, head of Jeep brand for FCA North America, unveils the Jeep Grand Wagoneer during the 2022 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) in New York, U.S., on Wednesday, April 13, 2022.
Why More People Than Ever Are Paying Over $1000 a Month for New Cars
By
Diccon Hyatt
Published Oct 04, 2023
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AI May Not Boost Productivity for Everyone and Likely Won't Have an Economic Impact Soon
By
Terry Lane
Published Oct 04, 2023
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Buying A Home Is Getting Harder But Some Creative Thinking May Help
By
Naomi Buchanan
Published Oct 03, 2023
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The Unpaid Workforce That Cares For The Elderly Is 37.1 Million Strong
By
Diccon Hyatt
Published Oct 03, 2023
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Personal Loan Rates & Trends, Week of Oct. 2, 2023: Rates Edge Up
By
Ben Woolsey
Published Oct 03, 2023
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Investors Grow More Fearful Amid High Rates and Political Uncertainty
By
Caleb Silver and Amanda Morelli
Published Oct 02, 2023
The Gamestop company logo is displayed on a screen as traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on March 22, 2023 in New York City.
'Dumb Money' Movie Review: A Funny and Fast Retelling of 2021's GameStop Craze
By
Hiranmayi Srinivasan
Published Oct 02, 2023
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Half of Americans Worry About a Market Crash and Are Keeping More Money in Cash
By
Naomi Buchanan
Published Oct 01, 2023
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How Could Rising Interest Rates Impact BNPL Users and Companies?
By
Mack Wilowski
Published Sep 30, 2023
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Do You Have To Pay Taxes For Reselling Concert Tickets? What You Need To Know
By
Hiranmayi Srinivasan
Published Sep 29, 2023
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Homes Are Hardly Affordable Anywhere in the Country
By
Diccon Hyatt
Published Sep 28, 2023
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Student Loan Borrowers Recalibrate Budgets as Repayment Looms
By
Diccon Hyatt
Published Sep 27, 2023
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New Record Rate for High-Yield Savings Accounts
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Sep 27, 2023
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Inflation Driving Up Medical Debt, Forcing Missed Doctor Visits
By
Terry Lane
Published Sep 27, 2023
US President Joe Biden addresses striking members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) union at a picket line outside a General Motors Service Parts Operations plant in Belleville, Michigan, on September 26, 2023. Some 5,600 members of the UAW walked out of 38 US parts and distribution centers at General Motors and Stellantis at noon September 22, 2023, adding to last week's dramatic worker walkout. According to the White House, Biden is the first sitting president to join a picket line.
Here's How The UAW Strike Could Hit You And Your Car
By
Diccon Hyatt
Published Sep 27, 2023
Chevrolet Cruze cars are offered for sale at Jack Phelan Chevrolet on October 25, 2016 in Lyons, Illinois. The compact car was discontinued in 2019.
Customers Are Clamoring For Cheap Cars That U.S. Automakers Stopped Producing
By
Diccon Hyatt
Published Sep 26, 2023
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Women Spend $15 Billion More on Out-of-Pocket Healthcare, Deloitte Reports
By
Naomi Buchanan
Published Sep 26, 2023
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Personal Loan Rates & Trends, Week of Sept. 25, 2023: Rates Dip
By
Ben Woolsey
Published Sep 26, 2023
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Just a Third of People Were Financially Independent From Parents As Adults, Study Says
By
Diccon Hyatt
Published Sep 24, 2023
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People Are Working in Retirement To Stay Active—Or So They Say
By
Naomi Buchanan
Published Sep 24, 2023
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Your Medical Debt Could Get Wiped Off Your Credit Report With CFPB's New Proposal
By
Naomi Buchanan
Published Sep 22, 2023
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People Support Building More Housing, But Not in Their Neighborhoods
By
Naomi Buchanan
Published Sep 20, 2023
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Black, Latina, and Hispanic Women Report More Investment Knowledge Than 5 Years Ago
By
Hiranmayi Srinivasan
Published Sep 19, 2023
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Personal Loan Rates & Trends, Week of Sept. 18, 2023: Rates Edge Up
By
Ben Woolsey
Published Sep 19, 2023
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What To Know About IRS' Catch-Up Contribution Guidance
By
Ashlyn Brooks
Published Sep 18, 2023
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Pensions Can Help Narrow Race and Gender Gaps in Retirement, But Few US Workers Have Them
By
Naomi Buchanan
Published Sep 18, 2023
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Affordability Is Main Obstacle for Home Buyers, NAR Studies Find
By
Kathleen Marshall
Published Sep 18, 2023
United Auto Workers members picket outside of a Ford assembly plant.
Term of the Day: Stand Up Strike
By
Naomi Buchanan
Published Sep 15, 2023
A real estate for sale sign offers a reduced price.
Housing Markets in Philadelphia, Chicago, NYC Suburbs Most Vulnerable to Declines
By
Kathleen Marshall
Published Sep 14, 2023
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Social Security COLA Estimate for 2024 Raised to 3.2% From 3%
By
Bill McColl
Published Sep 13, 2023
A For Sale sign displayed in front of a home on Feb. 22, 2023, in Miami
Some Homeowners Forced To Sell by Return-to-Work Mandates
By
Kathleen Marshall
Published Sep 13, 2023
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Most Big Banks Pay Peanuts. These Savings Accounts Pay 5.25% or More.
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Sep 12, 2023
A "For Rent" sign is in the yard outside of a home in Texas.
US Asking Rents Neared Record High in August, Redfin Reports
By
Naomi Buchanan
Published Sep 12, 2023
People pump gas at a Shell gas station on August 03, 2023 in Austin, Texas. Gas stations around the country have boosted prices by an average of 26 cents a gallon over the past month as irregular temperatures have made fuel-making more challenging due to the slowing of cooling processes needed to refine crude oil.
Rising Gas Prices Forced Spending Cutbacks in August
By
Diccon Hyatt
Published Sep 12, 2023
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Personal Loan Rates & Trends, Week of Sept. 11, 2023: Rates Drop Slightly
By
Ward Williams
Published Sep 11, 2023
New homes on a quiet street in Raleigh, North Carolina.
US Household Net Worth Grows Due to Gains in Stocks and Real Estate
By
Naomi Buchanan
Published Sep 08, 2023
Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO, at the White House in Washington, DC, on June 22, 2023.
OpenAI and Google CEOs Among America’s Tech Moguls Acquiring More Visas, Citizenships
By
Naomi Buchanan
Published Sep 09, 2023
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Savings Account vs. Broker or Robo-Advisor Cash Account: What's Smarter?
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Sep 07, 2023
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Robinhood Hikes Minimum Fees For Instant Withdrawals by 100x
By
Vivian Medithi
Published Sep 06, 2023
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High-Yield Savings Accounts Hit New Record Rate
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Sep 06, 2023
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Mortgage Applications at Lowest Level in 28 Years
By
Kathleen Marshall
Updated Sep 06, 2023
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Personal Loan Rates & Trends, Week of Sept. 3, 2023: Rates Dip
By
Ben Woolsey
Published Sep 05, 2023
In an aerial view, burned cars and homes are seen in a neighborhood that was destroyed by a wildfire on August 18, 2023 in Lahaina, Hawaii. At least 111 people were killed and thousands were displaced after a wind driven wildfire devastated the towns of Lahaina and Kula early last week. Crews are continuing to search for missing people.
Most Homebuyers Considering Climate Disaster Risks-But Not Necessarily Acting Accordingly
By
Diccon Hyatt
Published Sep 05, 2023
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Women’s Health Savings Lag Men’s Even Though They’re Expected To Live Longer
By
Terry Lane
Published Sep 04, 2023
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Federal Student Loans Have Resumed Charging Interest—Here’s How To Avoid Paying It
By
Diccon Hyatt
Published Sep 01, 2023
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US Home Prices Rose 3% Over the Past Year, FHFA Reports
By
Kathleen Marshall
Published Aug 29, 2023
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Personal Loan Rates & Trends, Week of Aug. 28, 2023: Rates Increase Again
By
Ben Woolsey
Published Aug 29, 2023
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Music Mogul Scooter Braun's Net Worth and Business Empire
By
Hiranmayi Srinivasan
Published Aug 27, 2023