Saving Strategies

Not sure what a CD ladder or CD barbell means? Want to optimize your savings? Whatever your savings goals are, there’s a savings strategy for you. 

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'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 High-Yield Savings Account?

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

We cover everything from the fundamentals to CD strategies.
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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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A Quick Guide to CD Barbells

CD barbell strategy explained.
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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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What Is an Online Savings Account?

5 things you need to know about your OSA
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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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