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Feb. 20, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Here's How Much $5,000 Would Earn in a 6-Month CD Now

A $5,000 CD at 3.50% APY would earn about $87 in six months. Find out if locking in your cash today makes sense for your savings goals.
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Feb. 20, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

Top Savings Account Rates Today, Feb. 20, 2026: Best Places to Stash Cash at up to 5.00% APY Now

The best high-yield savings accounts continue to offer up to 5.00% APY -- for now. Grab one while you can in case rates slide further.
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Feb. 19, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

This Is the Easiest Financial Win This Month

Opening a high-yield savings account takes 10 minutes and could earn you hundreds more per year. Here's why it's the easiest financial win right now.
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Feb. 19, 2026 | By James McClenathen

If Your Finances Are Getting Complicated, These Cutting-Edge Tools Can Help

The right tech can save time and money when your finances get complex. Here's what helps high earners most.
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Feb. 19, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

Why I'm Moving Money Out of High-Yield Savings in February 2026

High-yield savings rates are starting to slip. Here's why I'm locking in CDs instead of waiting for them to fall further.
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Feb. 19, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Here's What Happens to Your Joint Savings Account When You Pass Away

Joint savings accounts usually transfer automatically to the surviving owner -- no probate required. Here's what actually happens and what to double-check now.
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Feb. 19, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

Best Savings Account Rates Today, Feb. 19, 2026: Where to Earn up to 5.00% APY Right Now

The Fed cut rates a total of three times in 2025, but today's top high-yield savings accounts continue to offer up to 5.00% APY. Find out more.
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Feb. 18, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

Here's Exactly What Banks Don't Want You to Do With Your Money

The biggest threat to a bank's profits isn't fraud. It's you moving your money somewhere smarter.
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Feb. 18, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

What's the Best Savings Account Now? My Pick for February 2026

This high-yield savings account offers competitive rates, zero fees, no minimums, and daily compounding from a trusted name in finance.
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Feb. 18, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

Top Savings Account Rates Today, Feb. 18, 2026: Still Hitting 5.00% APY -- Here's Where to Find Them

High-yield savings accounts are still paying up to 5.00% APY following a total of three Fed rate cuts in 2025 -- compare the top rates still available now.
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Feb. 17, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Here's What Happens When You Deposit More Than $5,000 in Cash

Planning a big cash deposit? Here's what to know before you go -- and the transaction amount that triggers a government report.
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Feb. 17, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

Best High-Yield Savings Rates Today, Feb. 17, 2026 -- Up to 5.00% APY Still Available

Today's best high-yield savings accounts offer up to 5.00% APY -- see top rates and choose the perfect place to help your money grow faster this year.
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Feb. 16, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

Set It and Forget It? Here's Why Banks Love Inactive Customers

Think your bank doesn't care if you ignore your account? It might actually prefer it that way.
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Feb. 16, 2026 | By James McClenathen

Best CD Rates This Week, Feb. 16, 2026: Lock in Today's Yield Before the Next Cut

Top CDs this week offer up to 4.20% APY, making now a smart time to lock in a solid return before rates move lower.
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Feb. 16, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

Today's Best High-Yield Savings Accounts, Feb. 16, 2026 -- Up to 5.00% APY

Top high-yield savings accounts are still paying up to 5.00% APY, but those yields could decrease as we head further into 2026.
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Feb. 15, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

The Little-Known Reason Your 'Free' Savings Account Is Costing You More Than You Think

Your savings account might not charge a fee. But the interest rate could be quietly costing you hundreds every year.
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Feb. 15, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Unlock Hundreds of Dollars and a Higher APY: Best Bank Account Bonuses This Week, Feb. 15, 2026

Open a new bank account and you could earn up to $400 with simple requirements. Explore our top bank bonus picks and see how to qualify today.
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Feb. 14, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Here's What Happens When You Withdraw $10,000 From Your Bank Account

Considering taking $10,000 out of your bank account? Here's what happens when you do it -- and why the government will find out.
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Feb. 14, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Forget CDs, Even With Rates at 4%. Here's Where I'd Put My Money Now

CD rates are a decent place to earn interest on savings, but there are a few smarter ways to grow (and protect) your money. Here are three options to consider.
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Feb. 14, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

This Might Be Controversial but Checking Accounts Are a Bad Place to Park Cash

Checking accounts feel safe, but leaving too much cash there quietly costs you hundreds every year. Here's why.
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Feb. 14, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

The Best High-Yield Savings Rates Today, Feb. 14, 2026 -- Make a Move on up to 5.00% APY

The best high-yield savings accounts continue to offer up to 5.00% APY -- for now. Grab one while you can in case rates slide further.
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Feb. 13, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

What's the Best Bank for CDs Now? My Pick for February 2026

Synchrony's online CDs combine strong rates, no minimum balance requirements, and flexible term options -- a smart move in today's cooling rate environment.
Several hundred-dollar bills in an envelope.
Feb. 13, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Don't Keep Cash at Home. Here Are 3 Dead Simple Places to Put It Instead

Looking for a better place to keep your cash than under the mattress? Here are three great ways to save while earning a solid return.
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Feb. 13, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today, Feb. 13, 2026 -- Up to 5.00% APY

The Fed cut rates a total of three times in 2025, but today's top high-yield savings accounts continue to offer up to 5.00% APY. Find out more.
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Feb. 12, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

How Much Income Puts You in the Upper, Middle, or Lower Class?

Curious where your income falls? Here's how upper, middle, and lower class incomes break down using Census data analyzed by Motley Fool Money.