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5 Online Banking Myths Debunked

Put your online banking knowledge to the test and see if you've fallen for one of these common myths.

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

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

4 Ways to Prepare Your Finances for a Natural Disaster

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.

Banking 101

The Difference Between Credit Cards and Debit Cards: Explained

Learn when to swipe your credit card, and when to go debit all the way.

How to Avoid Bank Fees That Are Slowly Draining Your Savings

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Our fixed rate CDs help you save for what's next.

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

Should I Get a No-Fee Checking Account?

What You Need to Know to Pick a New Checking Account

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Saving

3 Things to Do With Your Tax Refund

If a tax refund is coming your way, now's the time to plan for how you'll use it.

4 Reasons Why You Need an Emergency Fund

6 Money Lies You Might Be Telling Yourself

What is Zero-Sum Budgeting and Can It Work for You?

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

How Does the Federal Reserve Interest Rate Affect Me?

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7 Things You Should Never Carry in Your Wallet

Learn why your Social Security card, checks and extra credit cards do not make the cut.

Budgeting

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

Preparing financially for a job loss can help keep your budget secure through any hardship.

How to Set Financial Goals—and Crush Them

Are You Making These 4 Common Budgeting Mistakes?

Everything You Need to Know About Budgeting As a Freelancer

4 Tricks for Budgeting on a Fluctuating Income

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

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Career & Education

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

Paid biweekly? You get two shots a year to get ahead. Here's how.

What Every College Student Should Know About Saving

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

Teachers: How to Survive the Summer Paycheck Gap

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

6 Tips for Successfully Managing a Checking Account in College

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What You Need to Know About Budgeting for Maternity Leave

Follow these four steps to financially prepare for your maternity leave.

Family Finance

From Infant to Investor: How to Teach Kids About Money Using a Savings Account

Raising financially responsible kids? Start with a savings account and these simple skills.

Partners in Life and Money: When to Open a Joint Checking Account

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card purchases.

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No balance requirements.
No, really.

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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

What Happens to Mortgage Rates When the Fed Cuts Rates?

Your guide to understanding how a Fed rate cut could impact your mortgage as a homeowner or prospective buyer.*

5 Tips for Moving on a Budget (Without Losing Your Mind)

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

Start an emergency fund with no minimum balance.

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How to Throw a Bridal Shower on a Budget: A Guide for the Frugal Host

6 Ideas for Budget-Friendly Summer Fun

5 Secrets to Saving Money as a Wedding Guest

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How Does Savings Account Interest Work? Here's Your Guide

Confused by the concept of interest? This video will help set the record straight.

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.

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

10 Tips for Catching Up on Retirement Savings

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

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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

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

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