Saving

How you save your money matters. Get strategies, tips and insights on how to help you save money. Learn more about CDs, online savings accounts, APYs and interest rates.

Federal Funds Rate on the Rise? What It Means for Your Savings

What is the fed funds rate?
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Savings Strategies for Young Families

Help put you and your family on a solid financial footing.
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Difference Between Savings Accounts, CDs and Investment Accounts

Check out these three financial vehicles and see how you could be earning money on your money.
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6 Savings Strategies for Young Professionals

6 smart savings tips for young professionals
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Savings Strategies for College Students

3 savings tips for those in school.
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3 Ways to Help Save for Your Short-term Goals

The right financial vehicle could help you save for short-term goals.
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Emergency Fund: Why Everyone Needs a Cash Reserve

Learn why an emergency fund is essential and how to build up your cash reserve.
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What Are Flexible Spending Accounts?

Learn the basics of how FSAs work.
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Got an HSA? Here’s What You Need to Know

How to use your HSA whether it’s a matter of love or grudge.
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Savings Strategies for Empty Nesters

5 tips to help you boost your savings before retirement.
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What's a 529 Plan?

Learn the basics of a 529 education savings plan.
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Three Questions to Ask Before Dipping Into Your Emergency Fund

Is the expense unexpected? Urgent? Necessary?
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What Is a Recession and How Might It Affect You?

Learn how a recession might affect your finances.
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What Is a High-Yield Savings Account?

High-yield savings accounts help you earn more interest than traditional savings accounts.
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What Is a Rate Bump CD?

Think interest rates are set to rise? A rate bump CD could help you take advantage.
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Thinking Beyond Savings: 3 Ways to Help You Get Started

An insight from our friends at Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management.
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What Is APY?

Don’t confuse it with APR – this number is a little different.
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Checking vs. Savings Accounts: Understanding the Difference

Including pros and cons of each.
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How to Build a CD Ladder – and Why

CD laddering can be a way to boost your savings.
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What Is The Difference Between APY and Interest?

They’re related but not interchangeable.
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What Is a Cash Management Account?

Get the basics on cash management accounts and how they work.
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Money Market Accounts vs. CDs: Understanding the Differences

Both can offer a high APY.
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What’s in Your Emergency Financial Preparedness Kit?

Learn the basics of putting together an emergency financial first aid kit.
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What to Do When Your CD Matures – You Have Options

Learn how to conveniently manage your CD maturity plan online (up to one year before its maturity date).
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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.
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Making a Transfer On Your Marcus Account

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7 Ways To Help Protect Yourself Against Phishing Scams

Learn how phishers commonly try and access your information and steps you can take to help stay protected.
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Cybersecurity: What it Is and Simple Steps You Can Take That Can Help You Stay Protected

Strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, and only using secure Wi-Fi networks can go a long way in keeping your personal data safe.
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Guide to CDs

We cover everything from the fundamentals to CD strategies.
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Savings Strategies for Young Couples

Five savings tips to help young couples reach their financial goals.
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A Quick Guide to CD Barbells

CD barbell strategy explained.
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What Is a Savings Account?

It’s a way to store money you’re not planning to use right away.
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Why Liquidity Matters

It's important for your saving and investing goals.
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Savings Goal Calculator

See how long it could take to meet your savings goal.
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5 Money-Saving Tips That Could Help You in a Recession

Fortify your savings strategy.
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Your Guide to Savings Accounts

We cover everything from the fundamentals to savings strategies.
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No-Penalty CDs vs. Online Savings Accounts

One may offer more flexibility, the other higher interest rates.
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How to Calculate Interest for a Savings Account

Learn how to calculate interest earned over a period of time.
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What is a No-Penalty CD?

Learn about the benefits and how it works.
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How to Choose the Right CD for You

Overwhelmed by options? Here’s how to get started.
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Worried About Market Volatility? Consider Opening a CD

Learn how CDs could provide some stability in times of uncertainty.
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You Opened a CD With Marcus, Now What?

Sit back and watch your savings grow.
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FDIC vs. SIPC: Understanding Your Account Insurance

Both protect your money, but in different ways.
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5 Tips for Saving

For those who want to spend and save, comfortably, at the same time.
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Savings Strategies for Kids and Teens

Learn how you can help your kids build good savings habits early in life.
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7 Steps for Being a Successful Saver

Small steps can make a big difference in the long run.
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Your Guide to Compound Interest

The saying ‘time is money’ applies to compound interest, which is what makes it one of the most powerful concepts in personal finance.
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Set a Savings Goal and Reach it in 5 Steps

Reaching your savings goal starts with setting goals and then making a plan.
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Savings Goals by Age

It’s never too early or too late to save smart.
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What Is an Online Savings Account?

5 things you need to know about your OSA
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Savings Strategies for Individuals Near Retirement

5 money tips for near-retirees.
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A CD primer

Typically, the longer the CD term, the higher the interest rate you will receive.
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Liquidity and Liquid Assets Explained in Six Questions

Why it’s important for your overall financial health.
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