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There are now at least 8 CDs paying 6% or higher. Here’s where to get those high APYs.

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3 banks now offer $5,000 for opening an account – and 7 more of the most lucrative bank sign-up bonuses

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With plenty of CDs paying 5% or higher, it can be tempting to access earnings early. Here’s when you can, without penalty.

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The No. 1 most-recommended high-yield savings account in November 2023 is …. (And psst: You can earn upwards of 5%.)

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Why yes, there is a savings account paying 6.17% — plus 9 other savings accounts with the best rates in November 2023

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This CD offers an enticing 6% APY, has just a $500 minimum, no maximum, and multiple term lengths. But is it right for you?

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10 of the biggest bank sign-up bonuses of October 2023 — with one bank offering $25,000 for opening a new account

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This CD is paying a 6.25% APY — and 9 of the other best-paying CDs for October 2023

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‘I see him being a little too free with it.’ My fiancé got a $300,000 inheritance, and he needs a financial adviser, but I worry he’ll be taken advantage of. What’s my move?

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This family just bumped Walmart’s Waltons as the richest in the world 

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‘I didn’t see how this could happen to my family — until now’: My brother drained $200,000 from my mother’s savings. How can I stop him?

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Is generative AI flaming out? What to expect in 2024

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I want to buy a Tesla and get my $7,500 tax credit, but I’m expecting an $18,000 tax credit from solar panels. Should I wait to buy the car?

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We’re retired with $1.4 million in investments and 2 mortgages worth $200,000. Do we pay them off and risk raising our Medicare premium? 

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At 65, I thought I could eat whatever I wanted — until I woke up in the ICU

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My wife and I are separating. I provided the down payment, and paid the mortgage on our home. Will I be allowed to keep it if we divorce?

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Confused about how much to tip? Here is a detailed guide

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What the stock market’s biggest bull expects in 2024. Fundstrat’s Lee reveals highest S&P 500 forecast on Wall Street.

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Here’s a 6.17% savings account — and 9 other high-yield savings accounts with high APYs in October 2023

Oct. 4, 2023 at 3:31 p.m. ET by Andrew Shilling
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‘They’ve missed out.’ This money coach with 287K TikTok followers says this is the No. 1 savings mistake many people are making now.

Oct. 2, 2023 at 12:11 p.m. ET by Caroline Hroncich
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With myriad banks dangling 5% and up offers, here are 10 things to know before buying a CD

Sep. 23, 2023 at 1:02 p.m. ET by Andrew Shilling