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.

Saving Accounts Savings Strategies

Making a Transfer From Your Marcus Account

Learn how to make a transfer from your account

FDIC vs. SIPC: What’s the Difference?

Both can offer important protections for your money, but there are key differences.

Federal Funds Rate: What It Means for Your Savings

What is the fed funds rate?

4 Tips to Become a Smart Saver

Small habits can make a big difference over time.

How to Save on Car Insurance: 5 Tips to Consider

Here are a few ways you could lower your premiums.

Get Ready for the New Marcus App Experience

Your money is at your fingertips with the Marcus app. Accessing your account remains quick and easy.

What Is an Online Savings Account?

5 things you need to know about your OSA

How Does Compound Interest Work?

Learn about one of the most powerful concepts in personal finance.

You Opened a CD With Marcus, Now What?

Sit back and watch your savings grow.

How to Choose the Right CD for You

Not sure about your options? Here’s how to get started.

Savings Strategies for Kids and Teens

Learn how you can help your kids build good savings habits early in life.

Savings Strategies for Young Couples

Five savings tips to help young couples reach their financial goals.

Your Guide to Savings Accounts

We cover everything from the fundamentals to savings strategies.

Guide to CDs

We cover everything from the fundamentals to CD strategies.

How to Build a CD Ladder

CD laddering can be a way to boost your savings.

Worried About Market Volatility? Consider Opening a CD

Learn how CDs could provide some stability in times of uncertainty.

A Quick Guide to CD Barbells

CD barbell strategy explained.

No-Penalty CDs vs. Online Savings Accounts

Both can offer flexibility and help you earn interest.

What Are Flexible Spending Accounts?

Learn the basics of how FSAs work.

Got an HSA? Here’s What You Need to Know

Learn more about the basics of an HSA.

What's a 529 Plan?

Learn the basics of a 529 education savings plan.

5 Things to Love About Online Banks

Digital banking isn’t as complicated as you may think

Savings Strategies for Empty Nesters

5 tips to help you boost your savings before retirement.

How Automating Your Savings Can Help You Reach Your Goals

Setting up recurring deposits can be a great way to help you save consistently over time

Why Liquidity Is Important in Financial Planning

Understanding your liquidity needs can help you meet your financial obligations today and plan for your goals tomorrow.

Set a Savings Goal and Reach It in 5 Steps

Making a plan could help you save more

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.

When Your Marcus CD Matures – You Have Options

Understand your options when your CD matures

4 Money-Saving Tips That Could Help You in a Recession

A few tips to help give you some peace of mind during times of economic uncertainty

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

Learn about the benefits and how it works.

Savings Strategies for Young Families

Help put you and your family on a solid financial footing.

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.

6 Savings Strategies for Young Professionals

6 smart savings tips for young professionals

Savings Strategies for College Students

3 savings tips for those in school.

3 Ways to Help Save for Your Short-term Goals

The right financial vehicle could help you save for short-term goals.

Emergency Fund: Why Everyone Needs a Cash Reserve

Learn why an emergency fund is essential and how to build up your cash reserve.

Three Questions to Ask Before Dipping Into Your Emergency Fund

Is the expense unexpected? Urgent? Necessary?

What Is a Recession and How Might It Affect You?

Learn how a recession might affect your finances.

What Is a High-Yield Savings Account?

High-yield savings accounts help you earn more interest than traditional savings accounts.

What Is a Rate Bump CD?

Think interest rates are set to rise? A rate bump CD could help you take advantage.

What Is APY?

Don’t confuse it with APR – this number is a little different.

Checking vs. Savings Accounts: Understanding the Difference

Including pros and cons of each.

What Is Liquidity and What Are Liquid Assets?

Why it’s important for your overall financial health

What Is The Difference Between APY and Interest?

They’re related but not interchangeable.

What Is a Cash Management Account?

Get the basics on cash management accounts and how they work.

Money Market Accounts vs. CDs: Understanding the Differences

Both can offer a high APY.

How to Link Your Accounts at Marcus

Moving money in and out of Marcus starts with linking an account to your external bank.

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.

Savings Goal Calculator

See how long it could take to meet your savings goal.

Savings Goals by Age

It’s never too early or too late to save smart.

Liquidity and Liquid Assets Explained in Six Questions

Why it’s important for your overall financial health.

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