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Savings Accounts

Do you want to know more about savings accounts? Use these resources to help you open, understand, and maximize your earnings.

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Best Savings Account Interest Rates of January 2022

Justin Pritchard

Updated January 25, 2022

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Best Banks for Savings Accounts of January 2022

Justin Pritchard

Updated January 24, 2022

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What Is a Savings Account?

Justin Pritchard

Updated December 01, 2021

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Best Banks and Credit Unions for Money Market Accounts

Justin Pritchard

Updated January 06, 2022

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What Is a Money Market Account?

Justin Pritchard

Updated August 17, 2020

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See How to Earn the Highest Rates on Your Money Market Account

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What Is Interest Earned on Savings?

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How to Use a Bank Statement (and Why You Should Be Reading Yours)

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What Is a Christmas Club Account?

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What Is an Individual Development Account (IDA)?

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Where to Open a Free Savings Account

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What Is a Cash Management Account?

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How Do You Spend Money From a Savings Account?

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What Is the Daily Compound Interest Formula?

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Options for Savings: From Basic Accounts to Savings-Like Alternatives

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How To Choose the Right Long-Term Savings Account

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Is a Savings Account Worth It? Here's Why You Still Need One

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How Much Is In Your Savings Account?

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Here’s Why You Might Want Multiple Savings Accounts

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What Are Microsavings Accounts?

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These Are the Best Ways to Earn the Highest Savings Rates

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Average Short Term Savings Earnings in the U.S

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Preplan for Your Family's Healthcare Expenses With a HSA Account

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Are Rewards Savings Accounts a Good Deal?

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Teaching Kids About Money First Starts With Opening a Savings Account

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How Much Money to Keep Your Savings Account Depends on Your Situation

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What Are Prize-Linked Savings Accounts?

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The Money Lessons Spend-To-Save Accounts Teach Children

How Much Money Should You Keep In a Savings Account

Are Savings Accounts Really Free or Should You Look for Hidden Costs?

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How to Shop for a Savings Account With the Highest Rate

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The New Savings Account That Can Help You Save on Travel

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How to Build Your Savings While Earning Rewards

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