Latest articles by Erin Bendig
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Best High-Yield Savings Accounts
These are the top earning high-yield savings accounts available today.
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Find the Best 30-Year Mortgage Rates
Here's how to find the best 30-year mortgage rates
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How to Find the Best Jumbo CD Rates
Check out some of the top jumbo CD rates available today.
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Beryl Portends a Harsh Hurricane Season: Are You Ready?
Hurricane Beryl is breaking records as the first hurricane of the season. Do you have the insurance you need?
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1-Year CD Rates
Savings Many 1-year CD accounts are already offering rates of 5% or more. We look at the options on the market.
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Best CD Rates
Find the highest CD rates available today in our guide.
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Seven Best Vacation Spots to Beat the Summer Heat
The best vacation spots to beat the summer heat and embrace the comparatively cool include Alaska, Reykjavík, British Columbia, and Stockholm.
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Why Do People Retire in Florida? 9 Things You Must Know
Attention Florida-bound retirees: There's more to the Sunshine State than Disney, golf and beaches.
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Best No-Penalty CD Rates
A no-penalty CD is a type of certificate of deposit that allows individuals to withdraw funds early without a fee. Right now, some of the best ones are offering rates of over 4%.
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Costco vs. Sam's Club: Which Warehouse Club Is Best for Your Wallet?
Smart Buying In comparing Costco vs. Sam's Club, which comes out ahead? We checked how they stack up in several areas including better return policy, and best store credit card. Here's what we found.
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Fourth of July Cookout Essentials: Where to Get the Lowest Prices
We compared Fourth of July cookout staples from different stores. Here's where you can score the lowest prices.
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These Street Names Could Boost Your Home Value by Thousands
Living in a home with one of these street names could significantly increase the value of your property.
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Best 5-Year CD Rates
Here are some of the best 5-year CD rates on the market today.
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Pet Ownership: What It Really Costs to Own a Dog or Cat
What's the true cost of pet ownership? Here's how much you should expect to pay when adopting a new furry friend.
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Best 3-Year CDs
Here are the best 3-year CDs — with some accounts paying up to 5.00%
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Swamp Cooler vs. Air Conditioner: Here's what you need to know.
Swamp Cooler vs. Air Conditioner: With a scorching summer already underway, which is the better way to cool your home?
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High Electric Bills? Here's How You Can Save
High electric bills this summer can be blamed on sweltering temperatures and rising demand.
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How to Open a Roth IRA in 5 Simple Steps
retirement Here's what you need to know in order to open a Roth IRA.
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What Are the Hidden Costs of Homeownership?
If you don't plan for these hidden expenses of homeownership when buying a home, you could be stuck paying more than you can afford.
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American Airlines Card Launches $1,000 Limited-Time Offer with Lounge Access
Get Admirals Club lounge access and 100,000 bonus miles with the Citi/AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard.
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Savings Calculator: Check How Much Your Money Will Grow
Tools Whether you’ve just opened a CD or a high-yield savings account, this simple calculator can show you how much cash you’ll have after a specified period of time.
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Best No-Fee High-Yield Savings Rates
Consider opening a no-fee high-yield savings account if you want a competitive rate for your cash with no strings attached.
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What the Fed's Latest Move Means for Your Savings
At the latest policy-setting meeting, the Fed held interest rates steady. Here's what that means for savings rates.
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What Is a High-Yield Savings Account?
A high-yield savings account is essentially the same as a traditional account with one key difference — it pays a higher than average APY on deposits.
