Savings

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  National average money market account rates for July 2024

  Get the latest rates on top-yielding money market accounts.

  2 min read Jul 18, 2024
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  How I built a six-figure net worth on a five-figure salary

  Take control of your money and build a six-figure financial foundation. Here’s how.

  6 min read Jul 19, 2024
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  Best business savings accounts for 2024

  Here are some of the best savings accounts you can sign up for as a business owner.

  8 min read Jul 18, 2024
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  What is the average interest rate for savings accounts?

  Comparing savings rates can ensure you get the best return on your savings.

  3 min read Jul 18, 2024
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  I’m a personal finance reporter — here’s how I did a mid-year financial checkup in under an hour

  A mid-year checkup is the most effective way to ensure my finances are on track.

  7 min read Jul 16, 2024
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  The average American household budget

  Americans spent nearly $74,000 in 2022 just to keep their households running.

  9 min read Jul 09, 2024
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  Emergency fund amount: How much should you have in emergency savings?

  The amount varies by individual, but there are guidelines.

  7 min read Jul 08, 2024
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  Pay off debt or save? Expert tips to help you choose

  Here are scenarios for when each choice – paying down debt or saving – makes more sense.

  8 min read Jul 08, 2024
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  Meet ALICE: 29% of American households who earn above poverty level but don’t have enough to make ends meet

  Barely above the poverty line, ALICE households struggle to make ends meet.

  5 min read Jun 28, 2024
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  17 legitimate ways to get money fast

  Here are some places to look for a source of funds.

  6 min read Jul 01, 2024
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  Study: Women can miss out on over $500,000 in career earnings — just by being mothers

  A new Bankrate analysis shows mothers earned 31 percent less in wages than fathers in 2023.

  11 min read Jun 27, 2024
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  12 simple ways to make $100 fast

  Even earning as little as $100 in extra income here and there can give you added spending money.

  5 min read Jun 25, 2024
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  What you should (and shouldn’t) store in a safe deposit box

  Some items are good candidates for storage in a safe deposit box, but others aren’t.

  6 min read Jun 24, 2024
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  5 big financial mistakes new college graduates should avoid

  Don’t let these financial mistakes prevent you from reaching your financial goals.

  4 min read Jun 24, 2024
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  Top high-yield savings accounts are now beating inflation. Here’s why that’s important

  Savings yields topping inflation could let you hold onto your purchasing power.

  6 min read Jun 20, 2024
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  Bankrate’s 2024 Annual Emergency Savings Report

  If you’re struggling to pay off debt and build savings, you’re not alone.

  12 min read Jun 21, 2024
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  Check or calculate the value of a savings bond online

  Knowing a savings bond’s value can help you decide whether to hold it or redeem it.

  3 min read Jun 17, 2024
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  ‘Soft saving’ and how it could impact savings and retirement

  Learn how the ‘soft saving’ trend could affect your savings and retirement.

  4 min read Jun 16, 2024
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  Cashless cash stuffing provides the best of both budgeting worlds

  This crafty form of budgeting helps you manage your cash without hoarding it.

  3 min read Jun 03, 2024
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  Best savings accounts for new college grads

  Check out Bankrate’s savings picks to help you start off on a long financial future.

  6 min read Jun 03, 2024