Only 41 percent of Americans would use their savings to pay for a major unexpected expense, such as $1,000 for an emergency room visit or car repair, according to Bankrate’s 2025 Emergency Savings ...

After the Fed cut rates three times in the second half of 2024, savings account interest rates started falling, and it doesn’t look like that will change anytime soon. But that doesn’t mean you’re out ...

Optimism isn't just good for mental health — it could boost your bank account, too. Research across multiple countries found that people with an optimistic outlook tend to save more, with the effect ...

A 401(k) plan is designed with retirement in mind. For younger employees, hearing the word “retirement” can seem like a lifetime away, but the cliché is true – it will be here before you know it.

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A high-yield savings account offers risk-free returns, but those returns aren’t as good as you think. That’s because the APYs ...

Legislation recently introduced in the Wyoming House of Representatives would change the name of the state’s Education ...

Brokerage firms may seek to sweep cash into affiliated banks, often paying low interest rates. According to some reports, brokers could make 10 times more than their customers do on their cash.

The education savings account package is the first bill to be sent to the Senate floor this year, reflecting urgency from Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to pass the legislation after ...

While you might not be able to withstand inflation's impacts directly, there are ways to cushion your money to reduce its ...

Learn how to create a personalized drawdown strategy that maximizes your retirement income while minimizing your tax burden.

The Federal Reserve’s decision on Wednesday to keep its overnight bank lending rate where it is — following a full percentage ...