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Inflation isn’t just a buzzword — it has real effects on your finances, from the interest rates on loans to the value of your savings. Find Out: If You’re Thinking About Getting a CD, Suze Orman Says ...

Joshua Rodriguez is a personal finance and investing writer with a passion for his craft. When he's not working, he enjoys time with his wife, two kids and two dogs. Are you saving money for a car, a ...

Retirement accounts clawed back much of what was lost while highlighting how deeply policy shifts can hit workers’ savings.

High-yield savings accounts can help protect your money’s purchasing power by earning returns that outpace inflation. Shopping around for competitive yields, particularly at online banks, can earn you ...

According to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, inflation rose slightly in January 2025, bringing it to its highest point since June 2024. For many ...

The average U.S. savings account interest rate was 0.46% as of April 15, 2024, according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. That’s nearly eight times lower than inflation. Some savings accounts ...

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This week's discouraging consumer pricing data showed inflation creeping higher year over year. But if you're looking for a way this weekend to keep more money in your wallet, a simple switch to a ...

There has been a slight drop in the number of inflation-busting savings accounts on the market after new inflation figures were released by the Office of National Statistics (ONS). The data revealed ...