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Saving & Investing (6)

Is a CD worth it

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Are CDs Worth It?

On one hand, certificates of deposit have benefits that make opening one absolutely worth it. They offer an exponentially higher interest rate than a...

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Why keep emergency fund in CD

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Why you Should use Short Term CDs to Store Your Emergency Fund

When you start creating an emergency fund, your biggest worry is usually whether or not you’ll be able to save up enough money to get you through an...

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Calculate the ROI of a CD

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How Much Interest Will I Earn on a CD?

When you open a CD, you’re probably thinking about the higher interest rate you’ll get, and how much money you’ll have when the CD matures. However,...

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Financial independence SMART goal

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How to Make Financial Independence a SMART Goal

If you’re a long-time reader of this blog, you’ve probably read a few articles about setting financial goals and achieving them. So you’re aware that...

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CDs vs savings accounts

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How to decide if you should keep your money in CDs vs. Savings Accounts?

Almost everyone uses a savings account when they first start saving money. After you’ve been putting aside money for a few months, though, another...

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CD investing strategies to know

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4 CD Investment Strategies You Must Know

At first glance, you wouldn’t think that putting your money in a certificate of deposit, otherwise known as a CD, requires a lot of strategy. True,...

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How to Help Teens Harness the Power of Compound Interest

One of the best parts about raising teenagers is that you can talk with them about more complex topics, like current events or what Taylor Swift...

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Why put your tax refund in a money market account

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5 Reasons to put Your Tax Refund in a Money Market Account

While filing your taxes can be tedious, getting a tax refund is actually kind of exciting. According to the IRS, the average tax refund in 2022 was...

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Are Money Market Accounts Worth It for Gen Z?

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Are Money Market Accounts Worth It for Gen Z?

If you’re an adult who has some experience with saving and investing, you probably have a good idea about whether a money market account is right for...

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Guide to financial goal types

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Your Ultimate Guide to Financial Goal Types

When you think about it, financial success isn’t defined how much money you have, but whether you have enough money to achieve your financial goals....

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