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APY vs. Interest: What’s the Difference?

Learn how interest rates and APYs differ to make the best choice when opening a new saving...

By Louis DeNicola

Jun 26, 2024

10 Ways to Reduce Expenses

To reduce expenses, start a budget, negotiate down your bills, cancel unused subscriptions...

By Brianna McGurran

Jun 5, 2024

How to Optimize Your Savings

Leveraging high-yield savings accounts, CDs and tax-advantaged accounts can help you get t...

By Marianne Hayes

Apr 17, 2024

How Much Should I Save Each Month?

There’s no best amount to save each month for everyone, but there are some steps you can t...

By Karen Axelton

Mar 26, 2024

Is $5,000 Enough for an Emergency Fund?

$5,000 may be enough for your emergency fund, but not always. Consider these rules of thum...

By Tim Maxwell

Mar 4, 2024

7 Ways to Save Money on Valentine’s Day

There are plenty of ways to celebrate that won't break the bank. Here are seven simple str...

By Marianne Hayes

Feb 1, 2024

5 Signs You’re Keeping Too Much in Savings

Saving money is important for financial health, but it's possible to overdo it at the expe...

By Emily Starbuck Gerson

Jan 26, 2024

Should I Save for Retirement or for My Kids’ College?

Saving for retirement and building your child's college fund may feel like competing goals...

By Marianne Hayes

Dec 23, 2023

Will Savings Interest Rates Stay High in 2024?

If you’re interested in knowing what savings interest rates will do in 2024, here’s everyt...

By Ben Luthi

Dec 16, 2023

How to Save Money on Internet Service

Want to slash your internet bill? Doing your homework and investing some time may put more...

By John Egan

Dec 13, 2023

How to Travel and Save Money at the Same Time

You don't have to sacrifice your savings to continue traveling. With some planning and fle...

By LaToya Irby

Dec 11, 2023

19 Ways to Save Money on Gas

Save money on gas by using gas rewards credit cards, joining rewards programs, using gas a...

By Karen Axelton

Dec 5, 2023

Use It or Lose It: Take Advantage of Benefits Before Year-End

Year-end is a key time to maximize employee benefits. Here's what to do now to get the mos...

By Karen Axelton

Nov 3, 2023

What Is the 50/15/5 Rule for Saving?

The 50/15/5 rule is a budgeting technique that's meant to optimize your income. It can cur...

By Marianne Hayes

Oct 6, 2023

How to Build Savings as a College Student

Even if you're not earning much while studying, open a high-yield savings account to build...

By Brianna McGurran

Sep 21, 2023

How to Save With Irregular Income

Saving for the future can be challenging with irregular income. It comes down to creating ...

By Marianne Hayes

Sep 21, 2023

When Is It Time to Update Your Savings Strategy?

Your savings plan should be thoughtful but flexible, allowing for change when certain life...

By Brianna McGurran

Sep 20, 2023

How to Roll Over Unused Funds From a 529 Account

A new law allows unused funds in a 529 savings plan to roll over to a Roth IRA in the 529 ...

By Karen Axelton

Sep 17, 2023

How to Make Saving Money Fun

If you're struggling to meet your financial goals, try these five hacks to make saving mon...

By Evelyn Waugh

Sep 16, 2023

How Much Money Should You Have in Your Emergency Fund?

An emergency fund is money set aside to cover you in a crisis. How much you should save de...

By Evelyn Waugh

Sep 14, 2023

Do You Really Need to Save Three to Six Months’ Worth of Expenses?

Some experts advise placing 12 months' worth of expenses in an emergency fund. Others thin...

By John Egan

Aug 19, 2023

Where Should I Keep My Emergency Fund?

Keep your emergency fund someplace where your money earns interest without compromising sa...

By Evelyn Waugh

Aug 18, 2023

Should I Invest My Emergency Fund?

Investing your emergency fund could result in financial losses. It's best to keep your sav...

By Marianne Hayes

Aug 15, 2023

11 Everyday Habits That Can Save You Money

From investing your change to buying secondhand, these 11 habits can help you save more mo...

By Evelyn Waugh

Aug 14, 2023

Where Should I Put My Savings in a Recession?

A recession can lead to stock market declines and high unemployment. Fortunately, there ar...

By Marianne Hayes

Aug 10, 2023

What Are Savings Vaults?

You can save for emergencies and build funds for a vacation, wedding, down payment or new ...

By Gayle Sato

Jul 28, 2023

6 Ways to Make Your Money Go Further

Need to stretch your budget? Here are six ways you can make your money go further.

By Evelyn Waugh

Jul 27, 2023

7 Tips to Boost Your Emergency Fund

When you want to build your emergency fund faster, these seven tips can give your savings ...

By Evelyn Waugh

Jul 25, 2023

How to Cash In Savings Bonds

You can cash in a savings bond online at TreasuryDirect, by mail or at a bank or credit un...

By Gayle Sato

Jul 14, 2023

How to Save and Pay Off Debt at the Same Time

You might not have to choose between paying off debt and saving. It's possible to do both ...

By Marianne Hayes

Jul 12, 2023

Should I Save or Pay Off Debt?

Paying off high-interest debt is a good first step, since that means interest savings. But...

By Brianna McGurran

Jul 11, 2023

How to Stay Motivated to Save Money

Do you have big goals for your money, but find saving hard to stick with? Here are six way...

By Evelyn Waugh

Jul 10, 2023

How Often Should You Negotiate Your Bills?

It’s generally a good idea to review and possibly negotiate your bills on an annual basis....

By Ben Luthi

Jul 5, 2023

5 Best Ways to Save for College

Contributing to 529 plans and Roth IRAs are just two of many ways to save for college tuit...

By Taylor Medine

Jun 10, 2023

Does Working Remotely Save You Money?

There's no shortage of creative places to cut back and save money when you work remotely. ...

By Evelyn Waugh

May 31, 2023

5 Ways to Avoid Overdraft Fees

Besides regularly checking your account balance, setting up low balance alerts and opting ...

By Taylor Medine

May 20, 2023

How to Save for a Down Payment While Renting

If you're ready for homeownership, here's how to start saving for a down payment while sti...

By Emily Starbuck Gerson

May 17, 2023

How to Save on Commuting Costs

You can lower your commuting costs by choosing a fuel-efficient vehicle, carpooling, takin...

By Karen Axelton

May 3, 2023

How Much Should You Save for Your Child’s College?

If you’re planning to help your child save for college, here are some guidelines to help y...

By Brianna McGurran

Apr 25, 2023

How to Calculate Your Savings Rate

Your savings rate helps you monitor your progress towards reaching important financial mil...

By Tim Maxwell

Apr 25, 2023

Is My Emergency Fund Too Big?

If you're keeping too much in savings, you could be taking a loss in the long run. Here's ...

By Evelyn Waugh

Apr 19, 2023

How to Save Money on Medical Bills

Health care costs may cause financial pain, but there are a number of ways to save money o...

By John Egan

Mar 31, 2023

What Rising Interest Rates Mean for Your Savings

Interest rate hikes may mean earning more interest on your savings. Here are 7 money moves...

By Kathryn Pomroy

Mar 19, 2023

10 Ways to Lower Your Bills

Put more money back in your budget when you lower some of your common bills with these ten...

By Emily Cahill

Mar 17, 2023

What Does It Mean to Pay Yourself First?

If you never have money left for savings, try saving your money first. Paying yourself fir...

By Gayle Sato

Mar 9, 2023

How to Save Money on Cable, Phone and Internet Bills

When looking to save on cable, phone or internet bills, consider these seven options to re...

By Emily Cahill

Feb 20, 2023

How to Save $5,000 in One Year

Setting a goal that motivates you is the first step to boosting savings. Here are seven wa...

By Evelyn Waugh

Feb 17, 2023

How to Negotiate Your Bills With Experian BillFixer™

If you're ready to find savings on your everyday bills, this is how to do so with Experian...

By Emily Cahill

Feb 15, 2023

How to Stop Impulse Spending

Making an impulse purchase and then regretting it is something everyone experiences. Here ...

By Evelyn Waugh

Feb 11, 2023

What Is a Thrift Savings Plan?

A thrift savings plan (TSP) is a retirement plan for federal employees and military servic...

By Tim Maxwell

Feb 9, 2023

Why Natural Gas Prices Are So High and What You Can Do

From turning down the thermostat to installing energy-efficient windows, you can adopt a n...

By John Egan

Jan 30, 2023

What Are UGMA and UTMA Accounts?

UGMA and UTMA accounts allow adults to earmark money and other assets for minors without e...

By John Egan

Dec 20, 2022

What Is Experian BillFixer™ and How Does It Work?

Lower your bills without the hassle when you have Experian BillFixer™ negotiate better rat...

By Emily Cahill

Nov 9, 2022

How to Avoid International ATM Fees

Learn about common international ATM withdrawal fees and how to avoid them.

By Louis DeNicola

Nov 3, 2022

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APY vs. Interest: What’s the Difference?

10 Ways to Reduce Expenses

How to Optimize Your Savings

How Much Should I Save Each Month?

Is $5,000 Enough for an Emergency Fund?

7 Ways to Save Money on Valentine’s Day

5 Signs You’re Keeping Too Much in Savings

Should I Save for Retirement or for My Kids’ College?

Will Savings Interest Rates Stay High in 2024?

How to Save Money on Internet Service

How to Travel and Save Money at the Same Time

19 Ways to Save Money on Gas

Use It or Lose It: Take Advantage of Benefits Before Year-End

What Is the 50/15/5 Rule for Saving?

How to Build Savings as a College Student

How to Save With Irregular Income

When Is It Time to Update Your Savings Strategy?

How to Roll Over Unused Funds From a 529 Account

How to Make Saving Money Fun

How Much Money Should You Have in Your Emergency Fund?

Do You Really Need to Save Three to Six Months’ Worth of Expenses?

Where Should I Keep My Emergency Fund?

Should I Invest My Emergency Fund?

11 Everyday Habits That Can Save You Money

Where Should I Put My Savings in a Recession?

What Are Savings Vaults?

6 Ways to Make Your Money Go Further

7 Tips to Boost Your Emergency Fund

How to Cash In Savings Bonds

How to Save and Pay Off Debt at the Same Time

Should I Save or Pay Off Debt?

How to Stay Motivated to Save Money

How Often Should You Negotiate Your Bills?

5 Best Ways to Save for College

Does Working Remotely Save You Money?

5 Ways to Avoid Overdraft Fees

How to Save for a Down Payment While Renting

How to Save on Commuting Costs

How Much Should You Save for Your Child’s College?

How to Calculate Your Savings Rate

Is My Emergency Fund Too Big?

How to Save Money on Medical Bills

What Rising Interest Rates Mean for Your Savings

10 Ways to Lower Your Bills

What Does It Mean to Pay Yourself First?

How to Save Money on Cable, Phone and Internet Bills

How to Save $5,000 in One Year

How to Negotiate Your Bills With Experian BillFixer™

How to Stop Impulse Spending

What Is a Thrift Savings Plan?

Why Natural Gas Prices Are So High and What You Can Do

What Are UGMA and UTMA Accounts?

What Is Experian BillFixer™ and How Does It Work?

How to Avoid International ATM Fees