Savings

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  Top 6 reasons you should start saving for your next vacation now

  Saving for your next big trip now can pay off in the long run. Here’s how.

  6 min read Nov 13, 2023
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  10 scary savings mistakes and how to avoid making them

  Don’t let the fear of saving leave you in the dark. Avoid these 10 savings mistakes.

  14 min read Oct 25, 2023
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  Survey: 81% of Americans didn’t increase their emergency savings this year as majority feels behind

  Sixty percent of households feel behind on their emergency savings in 2023.

  9 min read Oct 25, 2023
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  17 ways to save money on groceries

  With a bit of planning, you can slash your grocery bill. Here’s how.

  5 min read Oct 23, 2023
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  13 ways to save money on a tight budget

  Not having success with your savings? A budget can make things a little easier.

  6 min read Oct 19, 2023
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  Rainy day fund: Definition, purpose, how much to save, where to keep it

  Rainy day and emergency funds differ but together provide a sound financial plan.

  4 min read Oct 18, 2023
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  National Savings Day: 5 ways to kickstart your savings

  There’s no better time to start saving than now. We show you 5 ways to get started.

  5 min read Oct 12, 2023
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  It’s National Savings Day! Here’s how to possibly earn hundreds more by switching savings accounts

  They don’t call it high yield for no reason. Here’s how to boost your savings.

  3 min read Oct 12, 2023
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  What you should (and shouldn’t) store in a safe deposit box

  Some items are good candidates for storage in a safe deposit box, but others aren’t.

  6 min read Oct 10, 2023
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  Can you spend from a savings account?

  There are ways to access your money and ultimately spend it. Here’s how.

  4 min read Oct 03, 2023
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  The average American household budget

  Americans spent nearly $74,000 in 2022 just to keep their households running.

  8 min read Sep 26, 2023
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  Here’s everything savers need to know about APY

  The APY percentage shows how much an account earns per year. Here’s what you need to know.

  3 min read Sep 18, 2023
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  Savings APYs are hitting 5%. Time to switch banks?

  As APYs hit 5 percent, now’s the time to consider higher yielding savings accounts.

  5 min read Sep 07, 2023
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  7 top reasons to save your money

  Most people know they should be saving a portion of their income, but they might not grasp all of the benefits of doing so. Saving is an important habit to get into for a number of reasons — it helps [...]

  4 min read Sep 07, 2023
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  10 ways to save $100 more each month

  If you’re struggling to save money right now, you’re not alone. Here’s how a few easy changes can help.

  6 min read Sep 07, 2023
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  How to create a biweekly budget in just 4 easy steps

  A biweekly budget lets you allocate your expenses better than on a monthly basis.

  6 min read Aug 31, 2023
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  How to save $1,000

  Saving $1,000 need not be a daunting task. Here are 11 ways to do so.

  4 min read Aug 31, 2023
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  APY vs. interest rate: What’s the difference and why it matters

  Here’s the difference between APY and interest rate.

  4 min read Aug 31, 2023
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  Debt repayment or build savings? Expert tips to help you choose

  Here are scenarios for when each choice – paying down debt or saving – makes more sense.

  8 min read Aug 29, 2023
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  9 bank accounts with built-in budgeting tools to help track your personal finances

  Bank account budgeting tools make it easy to track your personal finances.

  4 min read Aug 17, 2023