Personal Finance Blog By MoneyRates - Savings Accounts
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.
Inflation throws a curve at savings accounts
August 25, 2011
An unexpected flare-up of inflation is the latest twist in an already challenging environment for savings accounts.
What you stand to lose (or gain) from changes in banking
August 18, 2011
Changes to the banking industry have brought some obvious setbacks for customers, but there may be some long-term positives as well.
U.S. debt downgrade: More symbolism than substance
August 9, 2011
What do the interest rate and inflation effects of the U.S. credit rating downgrade mean to deposit accounts?
Just say when: Deciding when to tap into your Social Security
August 4, 2011
Learn about the factors that should influence when you decide to access your Social Security benefits.
Savings accounts take a shot from 2nd-quarter GDP report
August 2, 2011
A downbeat report on economic growth means that bank depositors had better start shopping if they want to earn higher interest rates.
Hitting the roof: Debt ceiling stalemate puts savings accounts at risk
July 19, 2011
The budget debate seems to hold only negative outcomes for savings accounts and other deposits.
Banks choose an odd reward for savers
July 11, 2011
Credit card rewards may be the way for good savers to earn a little extra, in the absence of higher deposit rates
