One of the maddening realities of the current economic situation is the fact that a low-rate environment means that the money you keep in a savings account earns a yield at a very slow pace. For those of us who … Continue Reading

If you have a checking account, you probably also have a savings account, which can be a convenient place to stash some money off to the side so it’s not all sitting in your main transaction account. A savings account … Continue Reading

One of the basic building blocks of sustainable finances is the emergency fund. Your emergency fund can provide you with a backstop in the event of financial difficulty. With an emergency fund to draw on, you can take care of … Continue Reading

There are multiple savings vehicles for which to park your money. However, depending on the purpose of the savings and the length between now and when you need to access it, you will want to choose different types of accounts. … Continue Reading

Your banking relationship is one of the most important aspects of your finances. You want to make sure that your money is in good hands, and that your account offers you the perks and protections that you need to meet … Continue Reading

You probably have a basic savings account where you keep a little of your cash for those “just-in-case” expenses. But did you know you could be earning extra interest on your money by stashing it in a money market savings … Continue Reading

Most of us want to save money. Because that’s what you’re supposed to do, right? Save at least 20% of your income? However, many of us either aren’t saving or hate saving for one big reason — we don’t know … Continue Reading