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Fed holds rates steady, but what will happen in the year ahead — and does that mean you should snag one of those CDs paying 5% and up now?

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You’ll find plenty of CDs touting rates above 5% — but here’s a ‘very real risk’ you should consider

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‘I don’t think it’s worth it.’ I have two retirement accounts managed by a broker but the 2023 performance wasn’t good. Should I ditch the broker?

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This CD is now offering 6.5% — plus 9 more CDs with the best APYs for January 2024

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Suze Orman says this is ‘the smartest money move you can make right now’ — and it can mean guaranteed earnings of about 5%

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This investment platform is offering $20,000 (yes, you read that right) simply to transfer your money over to them. Here’s the catch.

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‘A modest pullback in yields for CDs.’ Plenty of CDs pay upwards of 5% — but will that keep up in 2024?

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This is the No. 1 most-recommended high-yield savings account in January 2024, and it pays a nice 5.25% APY

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Meta’s stock soars toward record on first-ever dividend — but Zuckerberg sees ‘unpredictable and volatile’ years ahead

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Amazon’s big earnings beat and upbeat cloud talk send its stock soaring

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My wife and I sold our home to her son at a $100,000 discount. He’s now selling at a $250,000 profit. Do I ask for a cut?

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My brothers are co-owners of our ailing mother’s accounts worth $1.9 million. I’m listed on a $100,000 brokerage account. How can I rectify this?

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I’m 73. Should I cash my $150,000 IRA and $80,000 brokerage account — and wait for the market to crash?

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Mortgage rates dip after Fed meeting. Freddie Mac expects rates to decline more.

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Picks This CD is the No. 1 most recommended for January 2024, and it boasts up to a 5.5% APY

Jan. 11, 2024 at 12:53 p.m. ET by Andrew Shilling
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Picks This bank is offering $20,000 for opening an account (with a big catch) — plus 9 more of the biggest sign-up bonuses of January 2024

Jan. 9, 2024 at 12:39 p.m. ET by Andrew Shilling
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Picks These 2 banks are paying 6.17% on their savings accounts — and 8 more savings accounts with the highest APYs in January 2024

Jan. 2, 2024 at 4:13 p.m. ET by Andrew Shilling
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Picks This is one of the No. 1 most-recommended personal loans in December 2023, and its rates start at 6.4%

Dec. 21, 2023 at 10:52 a.m. ET by Andrew Shilling
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Picks ‘A period of high rates that will not last forever.’ Many pros predict interest rates will drop in 2024. Should you buy a CD now?

Dec. 19, 2023 at 10:05 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson
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Picks These 2 savings accounts now pay 6.17% — plus 8 more savings accounts with the highest APY for December 2023

Dec. 18, 2023 at 9:43 a.m. ET by Andrew Shilling
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Picks This CD is offering 6.5% — and 5 more certificates of deposit with APYs of 6% or higher 

Dec. 13, 2023 at 5:59 a.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson
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Picks There are now at least 8 CDs paying 6% or higher. Here’s where to get those high APYs.

Dec. 7, 2023 at 11:08 a.m. ET by Andrew Shilling
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Picks 3 banks now offer $5,000 for opening an account – and 7 more of the most lucrative bank sign-up bonuses

Dec. 5, 2023 at 1:21 p.m. ET by Andrew Shilling
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Picks With plenty of CDs paying 5% or higher, it can be tempting to access earnings early. Here’s when you can, without penalty.

Dec. 2, 2023 at 12:54 p.m. ET by Alisa Wolfson
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Picks The No. 1 most-recommended high-yield savings account in November 2023 is …. (And psst: You can earn upwards of 5%.)

Nov. 16, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. ET by Andrew Shilling
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Picks Why yes, there is a savings account paying 6.17% — plus 9 other savings accounts with the best rates in November 2023

Nov. 4, 2023 at 4:15 p.m. ET by Andrew Shilling