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January 05, 2025

How to Choose the Right Savings Account

January 05, 2025/ Clarissa Moore
How to Choose the Right Savings Account

Choosing the right savings account can boost your financial goals and income. Learn how to compare interest rates, avoid fees, and find the best account to fit your needs in this detailed guide.

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December 06, 2022

High Yield Savings Accounts – What are They and How do They Work?

December 06, 2022/ Clarissa Moore
High Yield Savings Accounts – What are They and How do They Work?

Saving money is important, but not all savings accounts offer the same benefits. For example, a savings account at your local bank will pay minimal interest, resulting in a few dollars a year, but a high yield savings account can help you reach your financial goals faster. How can HYSAs pay so much? Here’s how they work.

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May 11, 2022

3 Tips to Start Getting Your Finances in Order Early

May 11, 2022/ Clarissa Moore
3 Tips to Start Getting Your Finances in Order Early

Good news: more young adults are improving their financial health. According to CNN’s report on millennial money habits, nearly a quarter of people aged 24 - 41 have more than $100,000 in savings, up from 16% in 2018. The younger generation is more concerned about their finances: tracking expenses, regularly checking account balances, and paying credit card bills in full each month — as 75% pursue a comfortable retirement.

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February 21, 2022

Stop Struggling With Saving Money!

February 21, 2022/ Clarissa Moore
Stop Struggling With Saving Money!

Many people save money as a second thought. When they get paid the money goes to bills, expenses, food, and a bunch of other random things. The only time they saving money is when there is money left over. With this backwards approach there is never enough money to save. Once deposits are made into a savings account automatically and on a regular basis, you don‘t have to think about it and the money is deposited before to going to any bills and expenses. It doesn’t matter if you have $5, $20, or $100, saving automatically will guarantee money is saved every time you get paid.

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March 04, 2019

Why You Need An Emergency Fund | And How I Saved My First $1,300 Towards It

March 04, 2019/ Clarissa Moore
Why You Need An Emergency Fund | And How I Saved My First $1,300 Towards It

Unexpected things happen all the time and when those things cost, it can be very scary. You have to scramble to figure out what to do and how you can rearrange your life to fix this crisis. The stress from all of this can be unbearable. Here's what could happen if you don't have an emergency fund

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