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Earn the most with high-yield checking
Community banks are paying anywhere from 4% to 6% -- twice as much as most CDs, money market and savings accounts.
It's time to try an online bank
They offer the best interest rates on just about every type of deposit. We'll show you how to sign up and get going.
Roll your 401(k) into a new retirement plan
Here's how to move your savings from a former employer into a 401(k) plan at your new job or an IRA.
Where to stash your cash
If a high-yield checking account isn't for you, consider the best deals on savings and money market accounts.
What to do with $1,000 right now
Here are 7 smart moves that will increase your financial security and help you through a tough recession.
10 smart moves to beat a bear market
We asked investment advisers how they're helping savers cope with all the bad news. Here's the best advice they have to offer.
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Best 12-month CD rates fall to 2.26%
Since April, the top nationally-available rates have dropped far more than the average rate for these certificates of deposit.
Most CD rates dip in latest survey
Average CD rates are far below what they were this time last year, with the average 12-month CD earning only 1.16%.
Investors continue to hoarde cash
NEW YORK - That old saying "cash is king" certainly rings true these days.
Irwin Union offers good rate, free HDTV
Earn from 1.90% to 2.21% on 11-month CDs and get a 22-inch, flat-screen TV.
High-yield checking, no maximum balance
CBDirect's rate is lower, but you'll still earn more than with most 36-month CDs.
Discover announces penalty-free CDs
If you're afraid of a layoff, here's a way to get early access to your cash, including interest earned.
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Avoid insurance agents touting great CDs
Those eye-catching ads with above-market rates are a marketing gimmick to sell annuities.
Get a more accurate estimate of college costs
Soon all colleges will provide net price calculators on their Web sites to help families plan ahead. Some already have them.
Try a high-tech twist to old-fashioned saving
Put those credit cards away. SmartyPig offers an intriguing way to save for your next big-ticket purchase.
Expect the recession to last all of 2009
Look for the unemployment rate to push past 9% and home prices to fall another 15% to 20%, but inflation won't be a problem.
How to make your retirment savings last
When you retire, you want to maximize your income by spending your least-taxed savings first. We can help you plan.
How to tell one type of annuity from another
You need to know how fixed-rate, indexed- and variable-annuities work before buying one from an insurance company.
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You can be a millionaire
Building a $1 million nest egg isn't impossible and the younger you start the easier it is.
Create a monthly budget
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Are you spending too much?
Compare your expenses to those of other Americans in your income bracket.
Know your net worth
This is the best way to track your financial progress. If it's growing, you're on the right track.
Create a retirement plan
Decide how much you’ll need to retire comfortably, with a reasonable monthly income.
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Build an emergency fund
Figure out how big your financial cushion should be.
Dealing with debt
Take a comprehensive look at all your bills and develop a plan to pay them off.
Daily expense tracker
Carry this form with you to see where all of your money is going.
Discover your net worth
Assets minus liabilities reveals your true wealth. It’s life’s financial score.
Retirement planning checklist
What you need and need to do, whether you’re a year -- or 30 years -- away.
Budget for retirement
You need a spending plan that reflects all the changes retirement brings.
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