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Tag : savings account

26 Aug
11:48

The Best Prepaid Debit Cards

Prepaid debit cards are flexible tools that can help you manage your financial life. If you don’t have a bank account but need to pay with a card, a prepaid debit card does the trick. Tend to overdraft your checking accounts? A prepaid debit card can help you avoid nasty […]

23 Aug
11:08

Strong COVID-19 Rebound Helps Vermont Lead the Best States for Saving Money

Updated on Monday, August 23, 2021 Saving money is the foundation of pretty much all financial advice. Fruitful savings can help consumers avoid debt, earn passive income and work toward financial goals like buying a house, not to mention having emergency funds available. But most Americans, for various reasons, don’t […]

16 Aug
10:18

82% of Parents With Kids Younger Than 18 Support Extending Monthly Child Tax Credit Payments Past 2021

Updated on Monday, August 16, 2021 With the second round of advance child tax credit payments starting to arrive for eligible parents, MagnifyMoney asked payment-related questions to more than 1,000 parents with kids younger than 18. The survey found that 82% of these parents with younger kids think the monthly […]

12 Aug
11:49

Best 529 Plans in Maryland: Compare College Savings Plans

Updated on Friday, August 6, 2021 If you’re looking for the best 529 plans Maryland offers, you have two options: the Maryland Prepaid College Trust and the Maryland College Investment Plan. The former is a prepaid college trust, where you pay in advance for your child’s tuition and fees, while […]

31 Jul
2:29

What is a 529 Plan and Should I Open One?

Going to college is more expensive than ever before. According to The College Board, a four-year degree at a public, in-state university can cost nearly $40,000. Opt for a private school and that number jumps to over $120,000. With the high cost of college, saving for your child’s education is […]

30 Jul
4:39

The Best Military Credit Unions in July 2021

Updated on Thursday, July 29, 2021 Credit unions are not-for-profit financial institutions that are owned by their members and forged from a community bond. Some credit unions are organized around geographic areas or specific companies, while others developed around military bases and among groups of the armed forces. Military credit […]

05 Jul
4:08

Best Savings Accounts for Kids

Piggy banks are fun for small change, but if you want to teach your kids important lessons about managing money and the power of compound interest, get them their own savings account. While your local bank branch probably offers more than one savings account product, you might consider looking online […]

28 Jun
8:38

Best Credit Cards for Bad Credit July 2021

Check if You’re Pre-qualified Before you apply for a credit card check if you’re pre-qualified from a variety of institutions. This does not hurt your credit score and is a good first step when looking to apply for credit. You can read our complete guide to getting pre-qualified for a […]

18 Jun
6:38

How to Choose a Bank: 8 Questions To Consider

Updated on Friday, June 18, 2021 Whether you’re choosing a bank for the first time or debating switching to a new one, there are multiple factors you should consider to ensure the bank you choose is the right one for you. Specifically, you should identify your own unique needs that […]

15 Jun
2:48

10 Best Savings Accounts in June 2021

A savings account is a key component of everyone’s financial life, but not everyone needs the same thing from their savings account. We’ve outlined the best savings accounts in several categories to help you find the right one for your preferences, whether that’s earning a high interest rate, dodging fees […]