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What GDP Means for Your Money

GDP measures the health of an economy, but what does the recent quarter’s negative growth mean?

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What Is a No-Penalty CD and How Does It Work?

A no-penalty CD offers a simple way to earn interest on your savings with some added flexibility.

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The Latest from Marcus

Keep up-to-date with a few of our most recent articles.

Federal Funds Rate: What It Means for Your Savings

What is the fed funds rate?
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4 Things to Know About Robo-Advisors

Robo-advisors are digital platforms that provide various automated investment services.
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Why Do You Need an Emergency Fund?

Learn why an emergency fund is essential and how to build up your cash reserve.
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Is Art a Good Investment? 6 Things to Know

Buying art as an investment comes with special considerations.
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Investing in Uncertain Times: 4 Tips to Keep in Mind

Basic principles like maintaining a diversified portfolio and staying invested for the long haul are timeless.
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What Is an Index Fund?

Some investors turn to index funds for a low-cost way to further diversify their portfolios.
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What Are Alternative Investments?

Beyond traditional assets like stocks and bonds lies the world of alternative investments.
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Heard at Goldman Sachs

Insights and perspectives from Goldman Sachs experts, collected to help you prepare to make informed decisions.

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How an Aging Population Can Be Positive for the Economy

Longevity and a healthier aging population can extend working life, reducing dependency on younger workers, according to Goldman Sachs Research.
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May 2025 Market Recap

Get the latest insights from the Goldman Sachs Wealth Management Investment Strategy Group on the global market today.
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What GDP Means for Your Money

GDP measures the health of an economy, but what does the recent quarter’s negative growth mean?
3 min read
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May 2025 Consumer Dashboard

Here are the latest insights from Goldman Sachs Research on the financial health of the US consumer.
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Americans Are Eating at Home More

Consumers are shifting spending habits as restaurant and grocery prices rise this year.
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Will the Dollar Weaken This Year?

US policy shifts have raised uncertainty, leading investors to diversify toward Europe and the UK, according to Goldman Sachs Research.
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Your Next Car May Cost More

Car manufacturers may raise prices and reduce production to mitigate increasing costs amid policy uncertainty, according to Goldman Sachs Research.
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Marcus Account Resources

Tips, explainers and step-by-step guides for managing—and building—your savings at Marcus.

How to Link Your Accounts at Marcus

Moving money in and out of Marcus starts with linking an account to your external bank.
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5 Things to Love About Online Banks

Digital banking isn’t as complicated as you may think
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What Is an Online Savings Account?

5 things you need to know about your OSA
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When Your Marcus CD Matures – You Have Options

Understand your options when your CD matures
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How to Use the Marcus CD Maturity Center

Visit the CD Maturity Center when you’re ready to make a plan for your certificate of deposit account.
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You Opened a CD With Marcus, Now What?

Sit back and watch your savings grow.
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Saving

How you save your money matters. Get strategies and learn about CDs, online savings accounts, APYs and more.

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Federal Funds Rate: What It Means for Your Savings

What is the fed funds rate?
5 min read
Read More

Why Do You Need an Emergency Fund?

Learn why an emergency fund is essential and how to build up your cash reserve.
4 min read
Read More

When to Use Your Emergency Fund: 3 Questions to Consider

Is the expense unexpected? Urgent? Necessary?
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Money Market Accounts vs. CDs: Which Is Right for You?

Understanding what each account can do for you can help you put together the right savings strategy.
3 min read
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How to Link Your Accounts at Marcus

Moving money in and out of Marcus starts with linking an account to your external bank.
2 min read
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No-Penalty CDs vs. Online Savings Accounts: What’s the Difference?

Both provide flexibility and a return on your savings, but there are key differences that will appeal to different needs.
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What Is a No-Penalty CD and How Does It Work?

A no-penalty CD offers a simple way to earn interest on your savings with some added flexibility.
Read More

Spending

Help your money go farther with ideas for budgeting like a pro and managing expenses.

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What Is a Checking Account?

A checking account can be a good place to keep your money to help you pay for everyday expenses.
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What Is a Joint Checking Account?

A joint checking account is a bank account that’s owned and shared by more than one person.
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The 50-30-20 Budgeting Rule and Other Budgeting Methods

Finding an approach that works for you and your lifestyle
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APR vs. APY: What Are The Differences?

Both are related to interest rates, but they’re applied differently
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How to Make a Budget That Works for You

Learn how to manage your money with confidence
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How to Make the Most of Your Cash

Make your money work harder for you
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Holiday Spending: 4 Quick Tips for the Gifting Season

From our colleagues at Goldman Sachs Ayco
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Investing Fundamentals

Understanding the basics can help you build your own strategy for your life and goals.

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4 Things to Know About Robo-Advisors

Robo-advisors are digital platforms that provide various automated investment services.
3 min read
Read More

Is Art a Good Investment? 6 Things to Know

Buying art as an investment comes with special considerations.
3 min read
Read More

Investing in Uncertain Times: 4 Tips to Keep in Mind

Basic principles like maintaining a diversified portfolio and staying invested for the long haul are timeless.
3 min read
Read More

What Is an Index Fund?

Some investors turn to index funds for a low-cost way to further diversify their portfolios.
3 min read
Read More

What Are Alternative Investments?

Beyond traditional assets like stocks and bonds lies the world of alternative investments.
3 min read
Read More

What Is Investment Income?

Different types of investments can generate different types of income.
3 min read
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Staying Invested Amid Market Volatility

Investing for the long term can help put you in a good position to reach your goals.
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