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US Bank's S.T.A.R.T program rewards savers with $50 for the first $1,000 saved, and another $50 if they're able maintain a $1,000 savings balance for a year.
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Youth Bank Products Provide Lessons on Fiscal Responsibility
Fiscal responsibility is a lesson best learned early, as a few mistakes in early adulthood can have long-term consequences. USAA offers several youth banking products to help teach money management, while still giving parents financial control.
Read →Capital One offers a great interest rate on its InterestPlus account, but only if you read the fine print and follow the rules.
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Fed Keep Rates at 0% Offering No Hope for Savers
The Federal Reserve released its FOMC Statement today and there were no surprises. The Fed reiterated its support for "exceptionally low levels of the federal funds rate for an extended period." That means savers will continue to... Read →Savings and CD rate averages have held steady over the past two weeks although the top savings rate has dropped significantly. Two weeks ago the top savings rate was 1.75% APY and now the top rate is 1.55% APY.
Read →WT Direct just launched a pretty rich savings offer today. When you open a savings account with them, they'll pay a cash bonus of $100 for every $10,000 you deposit, up to $50,000. That means you can make $500 for depositing $50,000 into the bank.
Read →After remaining steady for the past three weeks, average savings rates and cd rates dropped over the past week. Perhaps more significantly, the top savings rate tumbled.
Read →Sallie Mae Direct today raised their savings account rate from 1.25% APY to 1.40% APY. That represents one of the few rate increases we've seen over the past six months.
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Fed Reaffirms Keeping Rates Low for Extended Period - How to Generate More Yield and Income
The Fed is not going to help the rate situation so you need to help yourself.
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Managing your Finances after Divorce
A guide to protecting your financial health during and after your divorce.
Read →State tax receipts are plummeting--what does this mean for you?
Read →SmartyPig is getting ready to buck the trend of declining savings rates by announcing that it is raising its rate to 2.15% from 2.01% APY. As part of that increase though, it's creating a tiered rate system. Only the first $50,000 will receive the higher rate.
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Roth IRA or Roth 401(k)?
The Roth 401(k) is becoming an increasingly popular option in employee savings plans. This article helps you determine the benefits and drawbacks of this plan, in comparison to the Roth IRA.
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