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May is an ideal time to buy a CD, for a few key reasons. Read on to learn more about why you may want to take action now.

CDs are a popular investment option. Read on to see four things you should know about CDs before jumping in.

CDs can help you lock in high interest rates, but they have their drawbacks, too. See why I prefer to keep my cash in a savings account.

U.S. Bank is offering an impressive sign-up bonus, but there's more to consider before opening accounts here. Here's what you need to know.

The best high-yield savings accounts have mind-boggling APYs. But here are three reasons you might want to avoid them in 2024.

Want to open a CD in 2024? Based on the Fed's latest interest rate moves, here's why there's no need to hurry.

CDs are risk-free investments with generous interest rates. Find out how much you can earn over five years with $20,000 invested.

CD rates are up and let you lock in a rate for the duration of the account's term. Learn why CDs can be a good option for retirees.

Do you ever get the nagging suspicion that you could be earning more money for free? Keep reading to see how to get that money back.

CDs are FDIC-insured and relatively risk free. But if you make any of these three errors, you could be missing out on bigger returns. Read on for more.

There are thousands of savings accounts out there. Focus on these five criteria to find the best one for you.

As a retiree, it's a good idea to spread your money across different assets. Here are some options to explore.

These aren't your ordinary CDs. But they make good financial sense for a lot of savers. Read on to learn why.

Have you been delaying or procrastinating about opening a high-yield savings account? It's not too late to make your life better. See how.

CDs can be a good investment option. Read on to find out what you need to know before you open one up.

The SoFi Checking and Savings account is free and has a decent APY. Find out why this writer decided to switch to SoFi in April.

When you're choosing a CD, you need to consider the rate -- but that's not all. Learn more here.

The Associated Bank is offering welcome bonuses of $300 to $600 to new customers. Find out how to decide if a sign-up bonus is a good deal.

You could lose bonuses and pay fees when you open and immediately close a bank account. Find out what happens next.

CDs aren't the only way to get a big return on your money. Take a look at five high-yield savings accounts that could earn you even more.

The interest rate is important when choosing a savings account, but it's not the only factor. Here are three other benefits you may want to watch for.

Dave Ramsey is wrong about CDs because they have plenty of benefits savings accounts don't offer. Find out why the financial guru is misguided.

You need your emergency fund to cover a period of unemployment. Read on to see why you may need to increase your savings.

I bonds offer a decent rate of return, given that they're virtually risk-free. But read on to see why a CD may be a better bet right now.

If your CD doesn't offer daily compounding, you're missing out on a chance to earn more money. Find out why this feature matters.