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Best No-Fee High-Yield Savings Rates April 2023
Consider opening a no-fee high-yield savings account if you want a competitive rate for your cash with no strings attached.
By Erin Bendig • Last updated
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Best No-Penalty CD Rates April 2023
A no-penalty CD is a type of certificate of deposit that allows individuals to withdraw funds early without a fee. Right now, some of the best are offering rates of over 4%.
By Erin Bendig • Last updated
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Best 5-Year CD Rates for April 2023 as Rates Rise
Here are the best 5-year CD rates as the Fed continues its campaign to raise interest rates to try to combat inflation.
By Erin Bendig • Last updated
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Top Money Market Accounts April 2023
Money market accounts are interest-bearing accounts at a bank or credit union, typically paying high interest rates. Here are the best right now.
By Erin Bendig • Last updated
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1-Year CD Rates April 2023
Savings Many 1-year CD accounts are already offering rates of 5% or more. We look at the options on the market.
By Erin Bendig • Last updated
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Save Money With Solar Energy – Without Changing Your Roof
Learn more about community solar, projects that help save money with solar energy.
By Ellen Kennedy • Published
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Are Your Bank Deposits Safe?
Recent bank failures have unnerved savers, but your money is protected up to certain limits. Here’s what you need to know.
By Sandra Block • Published
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No Cash? No Problem
More and more Americans have abandoned paper money and coins, but there are risks to using peer-to-peer digital payments.
By Sandra Block • Published
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How to Decide Between a 1 or 5-Year CD
A look at the pros and cons of having a 1-year vs. 5-year CD account.
By Guy Anker • Published