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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