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What Is The Best Place For My Savings To Grow?

I recently got a question in an email and thought I’d make it a post, since it’s a pretty general question and suits this blog topic well.
Here’s the question:
I have a couple thousand dollars saved up, but it’s just sitting in a bank account right now not earning very much. I see a lot of [...]

How Does Your Debt And Savings Rate Compare To Others?

If you’re like most American families struggling to make it through this recession, you’ve seen your savings (if you had any) dwindle and your net worth shrink. At the same time, your debt level, as compared to your shrinking income, is growing.
It’s no surprise that so many are having a hard time, with near [...]

More Parents Are Becoming 529 Dropouts.

529 plans have been an increasingly popular way to save for college now for a number of years, but recent data suggests that parents are dropping out of 529 plans. Some are opting for other methods of saving, while others simply can’t afford to save for college.
According to this Wallstreet Journal article, the amount contributed [...]

Looking For The Best Rates On CDs, Checking And Savings Account?

Look no further than Rate Brain.
Let’s face it, interest rates on savings accounts, CDs and checking accounts are near historic (if not historic) lows. With interest rates so low, it’s almost not worth the inconvenience of keeping your money in a bank instead of under the mattress. Almost.
There are a lot of great deals to [...]

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