Family Balance Sheet
JULY 10, 2023
My goal has always been to live well on less while achieving our big financial goals. We are in what I call our “shovel season of life” Our oldest daughter leaves for college in the fall of 2024 and we have a big savings goal to hit before then. Frugal living is not about deprivation.
Savings Corner
APRIL 4, 2024
That may be fine if your goal is to preserve capital and maintain a steady flow of interest income. But if you’re looking for growth, consider investing strategies that match your long-term goals. In contrast, higher-risk investments are better suited for long-term goals.
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Savings Corner
DECEMBER 25, 2023
Savings Cash Management CD Checking Money Market A savings account is a place where you can store money securely while earning interest. CDs (certificates of deposit) are a type of savings account with a fixed rate and term, and usually have higher interest rates than regular savings accounts.
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 24, 2023
Generally, an investment broker or robo-advisor is a better option than a bank for an IRA account, because for a long-term goal like retirement you want to tap into the power of the stock market to grow your money. CDs are savings products that guarantee a rate of return as long as you leave your money in for a specific period of time.
Nicoles Nickels
APRIL 23, 2013
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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. To me, money in a CD or savings account has always been for specific shorter term goals.
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Certificates of deposit A certificate of deposit, or CD , is a federally insured savings account that offers a fixed interest rate for a defined period of time. Best for : A CD is for money you know you’ll need at a fixed date in the future (e.g., As with other types of investments, don’t buy a CD with money you might need soon.
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