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Banking & Borrowing
Learn how to optimize your savings and strategically use borrowing to help you reach your financial goals.
Interest rate changes ripple through the markets and the economy. Grasping the Fed’s function and how it influences interest rates is crucial for making informed decisions about your savings, borrowing, and investments.
Suffering from “account sprawl” because you have accounts with many different financial institutions? New options can help.
High-yield savings accounts and a Certificate of Deposit account can both help you reach your savings goals. Here’s how to compare the two account types to find the right one for you.
We all know we should have money set aside for emergencies. Here’s how to go about it.
Learn how some debt, if managed wisely, can help you build wealth and be a valuable tool. Discover what you should consider when taking on debt.
Learn about the differences between credit and debit cards, the various credit card types, and how to avoid debt that can end up being destructive.
When it comes to saving, compound interest is one of the most powerful tools available to grow your money over time.
Learn the options for how to pay off debt you took on to pay for school.
Discover the different types of cash accounts and how they serve different purposes. Learn how to use them to help meet your financial goals.
In this era of instant gratification and digital transactions, knowing your way around different payment methods is not just a party trick; it's a crucial life skill.
Many people borrow in order to buy homes, pay taxes, and finance personal interests. They also borrow to finance businesses, college educations, or other needs.
Whether you’re applying for a mortgage, purchasing car insurance, or signing up with a new internet provider, you will inevitably be asked about your credit. Understanding and improving your credit score early on in life can help increase your financial freedom and purchasing power in the future.
Whether it’s saving for college or that dream vacation, here are four key ways to help you prioritize your savings AND balance your long- and short-term financial goals.
CDs are an important part of many investors’ financial planning strategies. But not all CDs are the same. Here’s what you need to know.
Buying and selling a home at the same time can be a stressful balancing act and put a strain on your finances. Discover five ways to finance a down payment on a new home before selling your existing home.
Record-high prices, rising mortgage rates and high inflation are all obstacles for potential new homeowners. Learn how you can help a loved one break into a tough market.
Mortgage rates are forecast to drop slightly, but affordability likely won’t return to pre-pandemic levels. Here’s what to expect.
If you—or your loved ones—are shopping in a tight housing market, how can you stand out from other buyers while potentially bypassing today’s high mortgage rates?
It’s important to start saving as early as possible. Learn why—plus get tips on how to become a savvy saver.
Because saving and investing are in some ways similar, many of the same ideas apply to both, including the risk of losing money, how easy it is to access your funds, and potential gains. But there are significant differences in exactly how those ideas apply and in how you actually go about saving versus investing. Let's break down the details.
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