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Stressed About Money? 5 Stress-Less Financial Tactics

Alleviate financial stress with these 5 tips.

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Banking for Busy Parents: 4 Essential Checking Account Features

5 Online Banking Myths Debunked

How to Use Your Debit Card Cash Back to the Fullest

How to Use Your Debit Card Cash Back to the Fullest

Ever wish you had money to play with? More cash to save? Here's how to make the most out of those extra dollars you earn.

Banking 101

4 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Checking Account

Choosing a new checking account can be an important step toward financial independence. Here's how to do it right.

The Difference Between Credit Cards and Debit Cards: Explained

Money Market Account or Checking Account: Which Is Best For You?

6 Benefits of a Discover Online Savings Account

APY vs. APR: The Difference Explained

How to Open a Money Market Account

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Saving

How Should I Save If the Fed Cuts Rates?

It's not all bad news for savers in a lower interest rate environment. Here's why.*

How Does the Federal Reserve Interest Rate Affect Me?

Sunny skies are the right time to save for a rainy day.

Start an emergency fund with no minimum balance.

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What Does a Fed Rate Cut Mean for My Finances?

How Frugality Can Cost You Money: 5 Tips to Guide Smart Spending

6 Money Lies You Might Be Telling Yourself

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Recovering From the Summer Splurge: 5 Ways to Get Your Budget Back on Track

Summer excitement have you overspending? Follow these tips to be budget-ready for fall.

Budgeting

How to Keep Your Kids Busy on a Budget: 5 Year-Round Tips

Try volunteering, staycations, the great outdoors and more.

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How to Set Financial Goals—and Crush Them

Your Guide to Budgeting for Healthcare Costs

Your Guide to Budgeting for Summer Camp

The Magical Third Paycheck: 5 Budgeting Hacks If You're Paid Biweekly

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Career & Education

How to Budget in a College State of Mind

"Budgeting was important for me because I wanted to become more independent," says graduate Travis Sevilla.

4 Money Tips to Thrive in the Gig Economy

The Magical Third Paycheck: 5 Budgeting Hacks If You're Paid Biweekly

Teachers: How to Survive the Summer Paycheck Gap

4 Tricks for Budgeting on a Fluctuating Income

A Step-by-Step Guide to Prepare Your Budget for a Layoff

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What Does a Fed Rate Cut Mean for My Finances?

How to make smart financial decisions in a low interest rate environment.*

Family Finance

How to Plan a Destination Wedding on a Budget

The right location and a finely-tuned budget are key to making a destination wedding work.

4 Smart Things to Do When You Get an Inheritance

Frugal Families: 7 Ways to Save Money on Family Expenses

6 Ideas for Budget-Friendly Summer Fun

How to Keep Your Kids Busy on a Budget: 5 Year-Round Tips

8 Ways to Save Money on Date Night

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Lifestyle

Travel in Style: 9 Ways to Save Money on Weekend Trips

Looking for a weekend getaway? Take the trip you want on the budget you want.

5 Secrets to Saving Money as a Wedding Guest

The Essential Guide to Budgeting for New Homeowners

Are We There Yet? 5 Tips for a Frugal Road Trip

8 Budget-Friendly Winter Activities to Beat the Cold-Weather Blues

Who's Covering the Paper Towels? How to Split Living Costs With Your Roommate

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5 Lifestyle Changes That Will Save You Money—And Make You Healthier

Accomplish your savings and health goals with this list of tips.

Retirement

Quick Quiz

Question: How many millennials enroll themselves in their company's 401(k)?

15%
30%
40%

Only 30% of millennials are signed up for a 401(k) if they aren’t auto-enrolled.¹

But it’s not just millennials making retirement savings mistakes. From your 20s through your 60s, these are the top retirement savings mistakes to avoid.

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¹ Study by T. Rowe Price Retirement Plan Services.

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Why You Need to Make a Retirement Budget Before You Actually Retire

Don't Want to Give Up Your Avocado Toast? How Millennials Should Save for Retirement

Should Rising Interest Rates Affect Your Retirement Plans? A Step-by-Step Guide

3 Common Mistakes When Saving for Retirement

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Banking at the Speed of Life

Checking Account

Checking Account: Enjoy Everyday Checking and Earn Cash Back While Doing It

Online Savings Account

Online Savings Account: Imagine an Online Savings Account Without the Monthly Fees

Money Market Account

Money Market Account: Get the Best of Both Worlds: Flexibility and High Yields

Certificate of Deposit

Certificate of Deposit: Lock in Your APY and Reap the Returns

IRA Certificate of Deposit

IRA Certificate of Deposit: Make Saving for Retirement a Lot Easier

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Quick Quiz: Find the Account That's Right For You

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