Personal Finance Blog By MoneyRates - Savings Accounts

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.

Savings accounts look as good as gold (or better!)

September 26, 2011

The notion of gold as a safe haven has taken a hit in recent days, reinforcing the value of insured deposit accounts.

Bad news for jobs equals bad news for savings accounts

September 12, 2011

The latest jobs report shows an economy that is losing steam, which means no near-term hope of higher interest rates on deposits.

4 things Mike Tyson can teach you about savings accounts

September 1, 2011

You may be a long way from the lifestyles of the rich and famous, but you can learn from the mistakes of former celebrities.

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