Savings

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  Do I have too much money in my emergency savings?

  How much is too much? Here’s everything you need to know.

  3 min read Aug 24, 2020
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  Survey: Nearly 3 times as many Americans say they have less emergency savings versus more since pandemic

  The study shows that the number of Americans with less emergency savings has ballooned since the crisis began.

  4 min read Aug 20, 2020
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  $4,000 travel tax credit? Here’s how the ‘Explore America’ stimulus proposal could fund your next vacation

  Here’s what a proposed tax credit for travel could mean for you.

  4 min read Jun 24, 2020
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  What to do with an inheritance

  When it comes to handling a windfall, don’t rush it. You’re going to want to make a financial plan.

  6 min read Jun 19, 2020
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  Negative interest rates and savings accounts: What that could mean for your money

  Here’s how to optimize your saving strategy in a tough economy.

  3 min read Jun 08, 2020
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  How to prepare your finances for a natural disaster

  In case of a potential emergency, it pays to be financially prepared.

  6 min read May 18, 2020
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  Survey: Nearly one-third of Americans dealing with lower income due to coronavirus outbreak

  Half of those same households report having taken on more debt.

  7 min read May 13, 2020
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  Ally Bank rolls out new features making it easier for consumers to save

  Here’s what the online bank is offering to help customers boost their savings and meet financial goals.

  3 min read Feb 05, 2020
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  Americans are still making these 7 silly savings mistakes

  These common mistakes are costing us a huge chunk of change.

  4 min read Jan 10, 2020
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  Are Christmas club accounts still a good idea?

  These holiday savings accounts are still available at many small banks and credit unions. But are they the best way to save?

  3 min read Dec 16, 2019
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  A growing percentage of Americans have no emergency savings whatsoever

  Nearly 3 in 10 adults would be at a loss if they suddenly needed to cover a costly expense.

  3 min read Jul 01, 2019
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  Survey: 21% of working Americans aren’t saving anything at all

  Many Americans are adding nothing to their savings. These are the biggest reasons.

  5 min read Mar 14, 2019
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  6 financial goals to achieve before you die

  Life is short! Accomplishing these goals will help you live a better life.

  3 min read Jul 31, 2018
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  7 tips for choosing a savings account when interest rates increase

  Interest rates are on the rise. Follow these tips to find a savings account that can keep up.

  3 min read Jul 10, 2018
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  Parents have trouble saving because of mortgage payments, Bankrate survey finds

  A new Bankrate survey also finds 1 in 4 Americans is open to buying a home in 2017.

  4 min read Feb 09, 2017
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  Meet 2 people whose emergency funds rescued them

  1 in 4 Americans has no savings, our survey finds. Here’s how stashed cash can help.

  4 min read Jun 21, 2016
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  Survey: If you’re bummed that your income isn’t budging, join the crowd

  Impatience with income has led to a wavering sense of financial security in the U.S.

  2 min read Apr 19, 2016
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  Millennials increase their savings but financial security slips

  20% of Americans don’t have any savings, but millennials buck the trend.

  3 min read Mar 28, 2016
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  6 tips for financial planning in your 40s

  Finances can be complicated for those 40 and up. Here’s how to make your 40s fabulous.

  5 min read Apr 16, 2015
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  America’s best savers are not the wealthy

  When we asked people how much they save, the answer was surprising.

  3 min read Mar 30, 2015