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How Many Bank Accounts Should I Have?
Why do you need multiple bank accounts? Most people have different types of needs for growing and accessing their money, which creates a need for multiple bank accounts.
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The Most Cash You Can Withdraw At Once
Is access to your money in the bank limited? Find out about how federal laws affect cash withdrawals from bank accounts.
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How much interest can I earn on $1 million in 1 year?
Looking to earn the most interest on your money? Learn the secret to maximizing compound interest and how time horizon and risk tolerance can help you decide which investments best support your savings goals.
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Alternatives to Early 401(k) Withdrawal
Thinking of taking money out of your 401(k) early? Make sure you understand the costs involved and some other possible alternatives.
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Alternatives to Early 401(k) Withdrawal
Thinking of taking money out of your 401(k) early? Make sure you understand the costs involved and some other possible alternatives.
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Best Places for Downsizing in Retirement
Does it make economic sense for you to downsize? A look at the 10 best places for downsizing in retirement provides some insights into what factors make the economic case for downsizing.
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7 Money-Saving Tips that Can Steer You Wrong
Looking for money-saving tips? See the downside behind some popular money-saving advice.
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5 Common Events Leading to Money Troubles: What to Do
Think there's something unusual about people with money problems? Read an expert's thought on 5 common life events that could result in serious credit problems for millions of Americans.
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Marcus by Goldman Sachs® Bank Review
Although Goldman Sachs is known as a wealth-management giant, customers need as little as $1 to open an online savings account with Marcus by Goldman Sachs to start earning interest.
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Mutual of Omaha Bank: From insurance to online banking
Mutual of Omaha Bank offers a wide range of deposit accounts and services to customers across the nation, including mobile and online banking. The bank has grown through the acquisition of other community banks, as well as bringing in new customers through its online banking operation.
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TIAA Direct: Banking for teachers, researchers and medical professionals
TIAA Direct provides a full range of banking services for professionals who work in a wide range of academic, cultural, government and research professions.
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Richard Barrington

Chartered Financial Analyst

Richard Barrington, CFA, is the primary spokesperson and personal finance expert for MoneyRates. He is a 20-year veteran of the financial industry, including having served for over a dozen years as a member of the Executive Committee of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. Richard has written extensively on investment topics, including investments, money market accounts, certificates of deposit and personal finance as it relates to retirement. Richard has been quoted by numerous media publications such as the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and Pensions & Investments magazine.