Personal Finance Blog By MoneyRates - Savings Accounts
What Chinese steel means to US savers
March 22, 2012
In an interconnected global economy, concerns about Chinese demand for iron ore could be felt by U.S. savings accounts.
The Greek debt deal is not the end of the crisis
February 24, 2012
In a global economy, the Greek debt deal is important to the U.S., but ultimately not a resolution to financial concerns about Europe.
Payroll tax deal sets tone for election-year finances
February 21, 2012
The tendency to pass feel-good measures in an election year is being exacerbated by a fragile economic recovery.
How Greek politics affect US savings accounts
November 15, 2011
In an interconnected world, the drama over the Greek bailout stands to impact deposit accounts in the U.S.
3 reasons to feel better about savings accounts
October 26, 2011
Savings account rates remain persistently low, but lately there have been worse places to put your money.
Proposed tariff against China threatens deposit rates
October 21, 2011
Find out how the proposed tariff could stifle the economy and savings accounts.
The Volcker Rule seeks to protect savings accounts
October 17, 2011
Every U.S. depositor has something at stake in the regulatory debate over the proposed Volcker Rule.
Are you blowing your financial diet?
October 12, 2011
Consumer debt figures suggest that Americans have made little overall progress on reducing debt, despite cutting back on credit card borrowing.
Can a rising dollar turn back the tide of inflation?
October 4, 2011
The dollar has been strengthening lately, at least against the euro, which could have positive implications for savings accounts.
Pessimism may be good for savings accounts
September 26, 2011
See why younger investors are so pessimistic about the future--and why that might be grounds for optimism about retirement savings.
