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  Are you looking for a good place to store $15,000 that's both safe and provides a meaningful return? Certificates of deposit (CDs) are compelling savings vehicles. They typically offer stronger returns than traditional savings accounts, but they're just as safe. In fact, just like a savings account, most CDs come with FDIC or NCUA insurance on balances up to $250,000. So, what's the difference?When you deposit money into a CD, you'll need to wait until the account's term ends to...

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  Do you have $10,000 more than you need for your emergency fund? Are you trying to find a safe place to store your money and earn a high return? A long-term certificate of deposit (CD) may be what you're looking for. CDs are deposit accounts that are typically insured by the FDIC or NCUA for up to $250,000 - which makes them safe. And, in today's high interest rate environment, leading accounts are offering elevated returns. However, it's important to note...

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  The timetable for any financial investment is critical to get right. If you invest your money too early, you may not earn the big returns you hoped for. But, if you wait too long, the opportunity may fade and you could risk losing money, instead. In today's inflationary climate, in which interest rates are still high but signs of a rate cut are growing, it can be difficult for savers to know where to put their money — and where...

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  Today's interest rates are elevated. But, if cooling inflation is any indication of what's next, we could see them start to fall later this year. And, if rates fall, returns on deposit accounts may fall, too. That's why it's a good idea to open a certificate of deposit (CD) right now. With the threat of rate cuts ahead, it's smart to look for accounts that make it possible to preserve today's high returns. And, since CDs come with fixed rates...

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  Although the latest inflation data shows signs of easing, the Federal Reserve has not budged on interest rates in nearly a year. That means that many Americans who went into debt, such as due to inflation eating into their budgets or due to spending mistakes, continue to face high interest rates that make it difficult to right the ship.Indeed, credit card delinquencies have been on the rise in the US since the end of 2021, according to the New...

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You can still earn 6.00% with the nation-leading CD from Nuvision Credit Union, for a 10-month term. But the maximum deposit is $5,000. Eight more CDs will let you lock in 5.40% or more until 2025, including Paramount Bank's 11-month CD offering 5.55%. Offering a longer rate guarantee is Credit...

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  Over the last couple of years, persistent inflation has caused the cost of consumer goods to soar, causing an increase in money issues for many Americans. And, the higher cost of necessities like gas, groceries and housing is happening at a time when interest rates are also high. So, relying on short-term borrowing options, like credit cards, to fill in the gaps between paychecks has become a riskier and more expensive proposition. The nature of credit card debt makes it...

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Stocks gave up early gains to close in the red Friday despite the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure showing price pressures eased in May. The Nasdaq Composite slid 0.7% to finish the week 0.2% higher. The S&P 500 fell 0.4% Friday to end 0.1% lower for the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.1% to finish the week little changed. The Dow was the only index to lose ground in the second quarter. It fell about 2% while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose 4% and 8%, respectively.

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Build Your Emergency Fund Faster With a Record-Rate Savings Account

Thanks to the Fed's fight against inflation, today's best savings accounts pay as much as 5.55% APY—their highest level in 20 years. This is great news...

Build Your Emergency Fund Faster With a Record-Rate Savings Account

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