Average Savings Account Interest Rates: A Comprehensive Guide
Discover current average interest rates on savings accounts, and current rates for different types of savings accounts at banks and credit unions.
Liz Knueven
Personal Finance Reporter
Best Ways to Borrow Money: A Comprehensive Guide
Learn the ins and outs of borrowing money responsibly with our detailed guide. Understand loan options, interest rates, and smart borrowing strategies.
Average Money Market Account Rates: Maximizing Your Savings Potential
Discover average money market rates by bank type, how they're determined, and how to find the most competitive rates for a money market account.
Financial planners say their clients earn the most passive income from 4 sources
Financial planners say their clients earn passive income with online products and advertising revenue, in addition to dividends and house hacking.
A financial planner says rich people do 5 things with their money that keep them wealthy
This financial planner's rich clients have a financial plan and stick to it, and are always looking for ways to reduce their overall taxes.
Average Student Loan Debt in 2025: Trends and Statistics
Discover the average student loan debt in 2025. Learn about trends, statistics, and how student debt impacts borrowers nationwide.
A man who hopes to 'die with zero' says inheritances aren't the best way to pass wealth to your children
Inheritances miss children when they need them most; the average recipient is well past the age when they need the money. Give intermittently instead.
A mom of 3 explains how she and her husband paid off their 30-year mortgage in just 2 years
They paid off their mortgage 27 years early by switching to a cash-based budget, paying extra each month, and watching the balance fall.
5 signs you're keeping too much money in your checking account
Money doesn't work very hard in a checking account — moving it could help it grow faster, earn more interest, and work harder.
What is a High Yield Savings Account?
Discover what a high yield savings account is, its benefits, and how to open and choose one to maximize your savings with higher interest rates.
A 24-year-old built a $100,000 net worth by using a clever savings hack almost anyone could try
Twenty-four-year old Obi Okereke built a portfolio worth $100,000 by hiding the money he would have otherwise spent in a separate checking account.
A man who 'hopes he runs out of money' before he dies explains why you may not need as much cash to retire as you think
You might need less money than you think, because you won't be able to cover some healthcare costs anyways, and your expenses will decrease with time.
2 signs you're saving too much for retirement, according to financial planners
If you're saving too much, you won't meet your other money goals, and you might be overcontributing to your accounts.
3 bank accounts rich people use to build wealth that are available to anyone
Wealthy people use Roth IRAs, 401(k)s, and brokerage accounts to make their money work as hard as possible.
4 ways to save enough now to retire in 10 years
To retire in 10 years, consider cutting your expenses, paying off debt, and increasing your income with raises or side hustles.
How Much Does Life Insurance Cost? Average Life Insurance Cost and Factors
Understand the factors that determine your life insurance premiums and learn how to get personalized quotes for coverage in 2025.
A financial planner explains how much you should have in emergency savings if you're retiring soon — and when to use it
Keeping a larger emergency fund in retirement could help you cover medical expenses, and save your retirement fund during a downturn.
Understanding HELOC Rates
Learn everything about HELOC rates, including factors that affect them, benefits, drawbacks, and FAQs.
Understanding the Average American Net Worth: Insights and Analysis
Explore the dynamics of the average American net worth, including how it is calculated and how different age groups and demographics stack up financially.
What's the Average Savings Account Balance? Insights & Trends
See average savings account balances by age, education level, household size, and more. Learn what factors influence savings and how to boost yours.