Interest on CDs and Savings Accounts is Taxable. Here’s What To Know
The interest you earn on a savings account or CD is taxed at your regular income tax rate. See how that works and use our post-tax APY calculator.
What Is a Savings Rate? How to Find Yours and Why It Matters
A savings rate is the percentage of income you set aside for savings. Tracking yours can help you set savings goals that fit your budget.
Mortgage Rates Today, Friday, September 4: A Little Lower
Mortgage interest rates are down today as markets mull the odds of a Fed rate hike.
Mortgage Rates Rise This Week as Markets Anticipate Fed Hike
Hawkish remarks from the Fed chair and renewed fighting in Iran pushed mortgage interest rates higher this week.
Citi AAdvantage Executive Welcome Bonus Soars to 125K Miles
The Citi AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard has increased its bonus for new cardholders. However, it requires a great deal more spending to earn it.
My dad died suddenly with no will. Am I morally obliged to share his estate with my estranged half-sibling? | Leading questions
It’s kind of you to wonder if you should change the way things were left, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. But it’s possible his preference is already clearRead more …
How Making a Financial Plan Can Build Your Money Confidence
Millions of Americans aren't confident about their ability to make a financial plan. Here's how to get started.
Mortgage Rates Today, Thursday, September 3: Hovering
Mortgage interest rates didn't move a ton this morning, but they've already risen substantially this week.
Tell us: have you given up on trying to buy your first home?
We’d like to hear from people in the UK who have abandoned or delayed plans to get on the property ladderUK house prices rose for the first time in four months in August, while mo…
American Airlines Unveils Its Most Premium Plane Ever
The airline’s newly retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER comes with 114 premium seats — the most on a plane operated by a U.S. carrier. Take a look at the Flagship Suites.
Southwest Lounges and a New Premium Card Are Coming in 2027
Southwest airport lounges are coming to Austin, Baltimore, Nashville and Honolulu, along with a new premium credit card. Here’s what travelers should know.
Here’s Why Chicken Is So Expensive Now
Your bankruptcy attorney will serve as your advocate and guide through what is a sometimes confusing process. Taking the time to contact a few lawyers and knowing what to look for…
The $1 Trump coin: legal tender, depending on what you mean by legal
Various laws and 250 years of tradition prevent the likeness of living people from appearing on currency. Donald Trump and Scott Bessent don’t want you to worry about thatThis was…
Apple Card vs. Samsung Card: How They Differ
The Apple Card has the edge when it comes to fees and financing options, while the Samsung Galaxy card boasts superior rewards and a welcome bonus.
Mortgage Rates Today, Wednesday, September 2: Not Looking Great
Mortgage interest rates were slightly lower this morning, but given intensifying fighting in Iran they're likely to rise again.
PenFed Pathfinder to Start Charging Annual Fee for All Cardholders
Starting Sept. 28, 2026, holders of the PenFed Pathfinder® Rewards Visa Signature® Card will no longer be able to waive the card’s $95 annual fee.
Marcus by Goldman Sachs Savings Interest Rate: How It Compares
Marcus by Goldman Sachs' savings interest rate is consistently good, though likely not the highest you'll find. Still, the account has some valuable features that make it worthwhi…
New Carnival Cruise Loyalty Program Rewards Spending
Carnival Rewards, the new loyalty program of Carnival Cruises, just got a lot more complicated. Earn redeemable points from spending, instead of cruise days.
Carnival Cruise Line Overhauls Its Loyalty Program and Credit Card
The new Carnival Rewards Mastercard boasts better rewards and perks than its predecessor.
Discover 5% Bonus Categories, Q4 2026: Entertainment, Restaurants, Utilities
In the fourth quarter of 2026, the Discover it® Cash Back and Discover it® Student Cash Back are switching up their bonus cash-back categories for the first time in years.
Mortgage Rates Today, Tuesday, September 1: That’s a Jump
Mortgage interest rates moved significantly higher today as hostilities in Iran appear to be intensifying.
I Slashed My Water Bill by $300 by Doing 1 Simple Thing
When my water bill shot up, the culprit turned out to be a common problem — a leaky toilet.
9 Curio Collection Properties I’d Book with Hilton Points
Considering one of Hilton’s Curio Collection properties? Here’s everything you need to know about the brand — including what you should (and shouldn’t) expect.
Ally Bank Savings Interest Rate: How It Compares
Ally’s savings interest rate is usually respectable, but not the highest. The bank’s savings account shines more for its features.