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To maximize your interest earnings on a certificate of deposit (CD), you should let interest accrue over the account’s term.

If you leave your account alone, a monthly paying CD does reinvest interest. You’ll get this benefit...

Inflation is the increase in prices of goods and services over time. As costs rise, your purchasing power falls — meaning the same amount of money buys less.

Here’s more about inflation, including what you can do...

The Glass-Steagall Act said banks that hold consumers’ deposits couldn’t heavily invest in most securities.

The law was passed in 1933 to keep deposits safe from market crashes, but it was replaced in 1999 after banks...

If you have recently stumbled upon savings bonds you were gifted as a child or some of your bonds are close to their maturity date, you may be wondering how to cash them in. Luckily, you can redeem savings bonds in multiple ways and choose the method that works...

Retirement is your time to live life on your terms, but where you choose to settle down can drastically impact your dreams.

The newest DepositAccounts study looked at lifestyle, cost of living, medical...

Unexpected life events such as sudden job losses and medical emergencies can hurt your finances. But having an emergency fund can make a big difference in how you navigate those difficult times.

Emergency savings provide a...