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The 3 Biggest Mistakes You Can Make When Investing in CD in May 2025

The 3 Biggest Mistakes You Can Make When Investing in C...

Certificates of deposit (CDs) are a surefire way to earn a solid return with n...

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What Really Happens If You Deposit Over $10K in Cash Right Now?

What Really Happens If You Deposit Over $10K in Cash Ri...

A few years ago, I sold my motorbike on Craigslist for $11,600. The buyer show...

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Retirees: Why Now Is the Time to Switch to a High-Yield Savings Account (April 2025)

Retirees: Why Now Is the Time to Switch to a High-Yield...

If you're still using a savings account from a big-name brick-and-mortar bank ...

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Don't Hide Cash at Home. Here Are 3 Places to Put It Instead

Don't Hide Cash at Home. Here Are 3 Places to Put It In...

If you've got a stack of cash tucked behind your dresser or in a cereal box la...

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Warren Buffett's Best Advice for Recessions

Warren Buffett's Best Advice for Recessions

First things first: We're not in a recession.Alert: highest cash back card we'...

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3 Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make When Choosing the Right Bank for Your Savings

3 Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make When Choosing the R...

Image source: Getty Images At one point, I had over $20,000 sitting in my regul...

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Here's How Much You Can Make With $10K in High-Yield Savings Right Now

Here's How Much You Can Make With $10K in High-Yield Sa...

Image source: Getty Images If you have $10,000 sitting in a checking account or...

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3 Money Lessons I've Learned From My Tightwad Friend

3 Money Lessons I've Learned From My Tightwad Friend

Image source: Getty Images Sometimes the best money advice comes from the most ...

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3 Reasons I Won't Open a CD in April 2025 -- Even With Rates Over 4%

3 Reasons I Won't Open a CD in April 2025 -- Even With ...

Image source: Getty Images It's easy to get lured in by short-term CDs offering...

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What Happens When You Hit an 850 Credit Score? The Truth in 2025

What Happens When You Hit an 850 Credit Score? The Trut...

Image source: Getty Images If you've reached an 850 FICO credit score, congrats...

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This Is How Much $30K Earns in High-Yield Savings Right Now (April 2025)

This Is How Much $30K Earns in High-Yield Savings Right...

Image source: Getty Images Most Americans still park their savings in tradition...

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Banks Hope You Ignore This: Why $10K in Checking Could Cost You in April 2025

Banks Hope You Ignore This: Why $10K in Checking Could ...

Image source: Getty Images The average checking account earns a measly 0.07% AP...

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Cashing Out a CD in April 2025? Avoid These 4 Costly Mistakes

Cashing Out a CD in April 2025? Avoid These 4 Costly Mi...

Image source: Getty Images With CD yields still hovering in the 4.50% range, yo...

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3 Moves That Could Add 50+ Points to Your Credit Score

3 Moves That Could Add 50+ Points to Your Credit Score

Image source: Getty Images Just a few simple actions -- done consistently -- ca...

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$20K in a CD Today? Here's the April 2025 Payout You Can Expect

$20K in a CD Today? Here's the April 2025 Payout You Ca...

Image source: Getty Images If you have $20,000 sitting in a checking account, y...

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Forget CDs in April 2025, Even With Rates up to 4.65%. Here's Where to Put Your Money Instead

Forget CDs in April 2025, Even With Rates up to 4.65%. ...

Image source: Getty Images If you've been tempted by 4.00% and higher certifica...