Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Images by Getty Images; Illustration by Issiah Davis/Bankrate The average savings account rate is a benchmark for the overall interest-rate environment, but it’s not a rate you should settle for. Rather, aim for an annual percentage yield (APY) many times the national average, such as those offered by high-yield savings accounts.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 15, 2021

I don’t recall why I never used the account, but I guess it just slipped my mind. Right before the pandemic started, I opened 529 College Savings Accounts for our daughters. My oldest was in eighth grade and one of my goals for 2020 was to start saving consistently for both daughters’ college education.

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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. High-yield savings accounts While not technically an investment, savings accounts offer a modest return on your money.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Instead, they are deposited into a savings account, and you make payments on your balance for the duration of the loan. A credit card is also not a good choice for major expenses, especially because you could accrue substantial interest if you don’t pay the balance in full at the end of each billing cycle.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

I enjoy blogging and biking, and I usually cycle between 15 and 20 miles a day indoors when I’m not getting out to hit a bike trail. Now I wish those dollars had gone into our savings accounts. Box are some of my favorite authors) and I use the library to borrow both regular books and electronic resources.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 29, 2013

For those who prefer to pay with cash and avoid the credit card debt cycle altogether, building a solid credit history and high FICO score can be a challenge – but it doesn’t have to be. Bank accounts don’t factor into your credit score, but the relationship you have with your bank might lead to financing opportunities.

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