Savings Corner

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Use this free savings calculator to understand how your money can grow over time. By Margarette Burnette   Margarette Burnette Senior Writer | Savings accounts, money market accounts, banking Margarette Burnette is a NerdWallet authority on savings, who has been writing about bank accounts since before the Great Recession.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 15, 2012

You don’t want to overwhelm your budget , so buy items in an orderly manner. Each week, buy something on your food storage list. Limit yourself to buying only what you can afford each week. In some cases, you might feel as though you need to buy something more expensive. There’s no need to go overboard.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

Although we think of the Great Recession starting in early 2009, it wasn’t until 2013 that the 5 year CD interest rate fell below 1% – and has stayed there ever since according to Bank Rates interest survey data. What can you even buy for $.06? Of course, depending on what we buy, we may experience some buyers remorse.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Even as inflation comes down and the Federal Reserve’s tightening cycle looks like it’s about to end , the economy still faces the risk of a recession. It’s also why low-risk plays make for better short-term investments or a stash for your emergency fund. When inflation rises, the bond’s interest rate is adjusted upward.

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