There are many ways to save money these days and earn interest from the funds you set aside. In addition to high-yield savings accounts, certificates of deposit (CDs) can help you earn interest on your savings to put those dollars to work. Many banks and credit unions offer CDs at a fixed interest rate for … Read more

In short, yes – McDonald’s does take Apple Pay as a form of payment. This is great news for those of us who are trying to move away from traditional methods like cash and credit cards. Apple Pay is a digital wallet service that allows you to store your credit and debit card information on … Read more

Opening a savings account for your business might seem odd, but if you think about it, it’s a great way to have an emergency fund in case something goes wrong. In fact, many businesses open savings accounts for several reasons, many of which we’ll discuss below. At the same time, knowing which savings accounts will … Read more

To get a higher interest rate on your savings, look for the best high yield savings account. High yield accounts are valuable because they usually pay more than traditional accounts. You can find high yield savings accounts by comparing rates online or checking with your current bank, some savings accounts pay up to 5% in … Read more

fizkes / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Getting laid off is one of the most jarring events in your professional life. Even if you know it’s coming, it can still make you feel lost. You might hear a lot of feedback about famous people who used losing a job to launch … Read more

DenisProduction.com / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Smartest Dollar. The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic crisis caused unprecedented financial strain throughout the U.S., prompting the government to offer economic relief packages at every level, from stimulus checks for personal use to local fiscal recovery funds at the state level. But the Paycheck … Read more

Robert Kneschke / Shutterstock.com Has there ever been a better time to postpone retirement? In fact, the number of older workers has been on the rise since at least the mid-1990s, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Following are several unexpected benefits of delaying retirement. 1. You get to do meaningful work michaeljung / … Read more

Wouldn’t it be nice if you spent money and the cashier handed you back a few dollars in rewards? Most people associate cash back with credit cards, which is often the case. Credit card companies want you to sign up, so they offer perks like cash back rewards. Cash back credit cards can help you … Read more

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | RadioPublic | Stitcher | RSS Last year was terrible for stocks, with the Dow, S&P and tech-heavy Nasdaq all posting double-digit losses. And more likely than not, those losses affected your retirement accounts. According to the latest data from Fidelity Investments, in the … Read more

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