A $5,000 deposit into a no-penalty CD could earn hundreds or thousands of dollars in interest over time. PATCHARIN SAENLAKON/Getty Images The past few years have been a particularly unusual stretch for savers. After spending years settling for negligible returns on traditional savings accounts, higher interest rates have made it possible to earn meaningful income … Read more
A $250,000 deposit into the right CD account could translate into hefty interest earnings over the course of a year. Andrii Yalanskyi/Getty Images For savers with a substantial amount of cash on hand, the question isn’t just whether they should take steps to earn interest on it. In today’s inflationary environment, that’s a given. The … Read more
If you opt for a high-yield savings account, even a relatively modest balance can produce meaningful interest over time. Pla2na/Getty Images A dollar sitting in the average traditional savings account is losing purchasing power every single day right now, and most savers don’t even realize it’s happening. The national average savings rate has been stuck … Read more
If you’ve saved $50,000, even small differences in rates can translate into noticeable differences in earnings. AN Studio/Getty Images Growing your savings isn’t just about how much you set aside. It’s also about where you keep it, especially in today’s savings landscape. With interest rates still elevated, savers who have accumulated a substantial cash balance … Read more
Skilled workers can command six-figure salaries tending to the needs of America’s rich, according to a new report. Luxury staffing firm Morgan & Mallet found that shortages of household staff are driving up pay for private chefs, nannies, chauffeurs, property managers, personal assistants and others who work for the wealthy. A volatile global economy is … Read more
Depositing even a small amount of money like $1,000 into a money market account could prove to be worthwhile now. A stockphoto/Getty Images If you’ve been able to save up a small amount of money such as $1,000, it may not feel like a major milestone. But in the economic terrain millions of savers have … Read more
President Trump’s 250-foot proposed Triumphal Arch would require structural revisions to earn final approval, the National Planning Commission said Thursday. The proposed Memorial Circle monument has a 166-foot mezzanine and 24-foot observation level, with a 60-foot state of Lady Liberty on top. This would violate the 1910 Heights of Buildings Act, which seeks to preserve … Read more
A $100,000 deposit into a 3-month CD account merits serious consideration from savers in today’s economy. Getty Images/iStockphoto With so many ways to invest $100,000 in today’s economy, simply locking it away in a savings account doesn’t seem like the best idea. Or even a conventional one. But the economy millions of savers find themselves … Read more
Transferring $12,000 out of a traditional savings account and into a high-yield one makes a lot of sense right now. Iuliia Zavalishina/Getty Images When was the last time you took a look at the interest you’ve been earning with your traditional savings account? If you haven’t reviewed your bank statement recently, or you have, but … Read more
Savers can effectively grow their money by opening a high-yield savings account now. MARTINS RUDZITIS/mrs/Getty Images In the uncertain economic climate millions of Americans find themselves in currently, losing access to their hard-earned savings is not something many can withstand. But that’s what they’ll be required to do with a certificate of deposit (CD) account, … Read more