Not sure how to open a certificate of deposit (CD) account? It’s easier than you might think. All it takes is choosing a bank, picking a term that fits your savings goals and making a deposit. Here’s ...

What Is a Jumbo CD? A jumbo certificate of deposit (CD) is a type of time deposit offered by financial institutions that requires a larger minimum deposit compared to regular CDs. Jumbo CDs are ...

I compared the economic effects of dual enrollment on colleges to the economic effects of Craigslist on newspapers. Craigslist allows people to place ads for free online. That siphoned away people who ...

When it comes to building your financial cushion, where you park your money matters almost as much as the amount you put away in your savings account. The problem many savers encounter, though, is ...

Just under 99%. That's the likelihood that the Federal Reserve will reduce interest rates again when it concludes its next meeting on October 29, according to the CME Group's FedWatch tool. Here are ...

To top it all off, your new apartment feels foreign, like it’s someone else’s home. But don’t worry — you can add homey, personal touches to your new digs without digging a larger financial hole for ...

Employees are “quiet quitting.” Daters are “ghosting.” Now, a similar behavioral shift is emerging in financial services: “soft switching.” This phenomenon describes banking, credit card, and ...

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) offer a triple tax advantage Many workers don't sign up despite being eligible Here's what to know about HSAs for 2026 As of mid-2025, HSAs had more than $159 billion in ...

The US Federal Reserve is considering the introduction of a new type of payment account that would make it easier for smaller companies to participate in the central bank’s payment system, signaling ...

Savers still have an edge this October. Many high-yield savings accounts (HYSAs) are offering between 4.00% and 5.00% APY -- far better than the small returns at most big banks. But those rates may ...

Not all checking accounts pay interest. Among those that do, the numbers are pretty dismal — the average only pays 0.07%, according to the latest government data. Despite those low returns, dozens of ...

These are the steps a smart car buyer should take to remove intimidation from the process and end up with the best deal on ...