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Protect Your Bank Account From Fraud in 6 Steps

Follow these simple tips from digital security experts to prevent identity theft by safeguarding your bank account.

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What’s New

11 Easy Ways to Save Money

3 Secrets to Saving Money

Financial Checklist: Here’s What to Review Each Quarter

Your Guide to Budgeting for Summer Camp

Send your campers off for summer fun without blowing your budget. Here's how.

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Banking 101

What You Need to Know to Pick a New Checking Account

Does your checking account still match your lifestyle? Here's how to find out.

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7 Things You Should Never Carry in Your Wallet

Why Open a Savings Account? 5 Reasons to Add Savings to Your Financial Mix

This is How CDs Work—and How You Can Use Them to Grow Your Savings

How to Recover From Being Scammed: Take These Proactive Steps

Money Market Account vs. Savings Account: Which Is Best for You?

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Saving

How Much Should I Have in Savings? Tips from the Pros

Whether you’re just embarking on your financial journey or are a seasoned saver, here’s how to determine if your savings are on track.

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Friends Always Want to Spend Money? Banish FOMO With These Tips

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A Financial Vision Board: How to Create One to Make Your Life Goals a Reality

How to Manage Your First Salary and Grow Your Savings

How to Save More Money in the Stay-at-Home Economy by Focusing on What Matters Most

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Happy Birthday to You! How to Create a Meaningful Birthday on Your Budget

It's your birthday! Whether you want to go big, be modest or keep frugal, these ideas will help you create a meaningful birthday celebration.

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Budgeting

4 Common Budgeting Mistakes

  1. No specific motivation
  2. Unrealistic spending estimates
  3. Overlooked expenses
  4. Too many restrictions
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How to Keep Your Kids Busy on a Budget: 5 Year-Round Tips

Everything You Need to Know About Budgeting As a Freelancer

What Is Budget Billing and Is It Right for You?

How to Handle a Pay Cut: Budgeting in Uncertain Times

Fido-Proofing Your Budget: Managing the High Cost of Owning a Dog

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Career & Education

Taking the Leap: How to Make a Career Change and Land on Your Feet

Changing careers can be financially risky, but with the right preparation, you can make a smooth transition.

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How to Manage Your First Salary and Grow Your Savings

How to Prepare for the End of Your Unemployment Benefits

Planning a Home Office? Check Out These Budget-Friendly Tips

How to Find a Job in a Recession: Smart Strategies for Experienced Professionals and New Grads

Hitting the Books Again? Here's How to Financially Prepare for Grad School

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This is How CDs Work—and How You Can Use Them to Grow Your Savings

If you’re looking for predictable returns at rates that tend to exceed those of savings accounts, then it’s time to find out what CDs are.

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Family Finance

Family Budget Basics: Gather Around the Table to Make a Plan That Works

Wondering how to make a family budget that sticks? Check out these tips from personal finance pros to create a plan today.

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How to Throw a Baby Shower On a Budget

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What You Need to Know About Budgeting for Maternity Leave

Banking for Busy Parents: 4 Essential Checking Account Features

4 Smart Things to Do When You Get an Inheritance

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Lifestyle

How to Save Money by Going Zero Waste: A Guide for Beginners

A zero-waste state of mind can save your wallet—and even the planet. Here's how.

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6 Ideas for Budget-Friendly Summer Fun

8 Ways to Save Money on Date Night

3 DIY Projects to Save Money on Home Improvements

Is Now a Good Time to Buy a House?

4 Ways to Prepare Your Finances for a Natural Disaster

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IRA CDs vs. IRA Savings Accounts: What's the Difference?

Once you grasp the differences between IRA savings accounts and IRA CDs, you’ll be ready to use both in your retirement savings strategy.

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Retirement

Quick Quiz

Question: How many millennials enroll themselves in their company's 401(k)?
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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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What Is the FIRE Movement and Is It Right for You?

Considering a 401(k) Hardship Withdrawal? Here’s What You Need to Know

IRA CDs vs. IRA Savings Accounts: What's the Difference?

The 10 Best Ways to Catch up on Your Retirement Savings

Traditional IRA vs. Roth IRA: How to Make the Right Choice for Your Retirement Goals

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Banking on Your Terms

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

Individual Retirement Accounts

Individual Retirement Accounts: Make Saving for Retirement a Lot Easier

Quick Quiz

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

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