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Opening Multiple Money Market Accounts is a Smart Move
Opening more than one money market account is a smart move for savers that want more access to funds than a single savings account or MMA can offer.
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Where can I find the best 6-month CD rates?
Searching for higher CD rates is especially worthwhile now with a big gap between average and the top CD rates.
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Money Market Funds vs. Money Market Accounts
Many people confuse money market funds with money market accounts, but these are two fundamentally different types of financial instruments.
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Harvard vs. Stanford: saving for elite colleges
Early saving and financial aid are a powerful combination that can make even an elite education affordable.
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Senior debt: A growing threat to retirement security
Americans are approaching retirement with larger debt burdens than in the past. Here's how to factor debt reduction into your retirement planning now so you can enjoy better financial security in the future.
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Can I retire on a million dollars?
Inflation can have a devastating effect on savings over the long run, so be sure to set your retirement savings goals accordingly.
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6 financial emergencies to prepare for
Life's financial emergencies can hit you unexpectedly, but you can make plans to help prepare for them.
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How investors can identify stock market cycles
Some characteristics of market cycles, and why they can be so hard to recognize.
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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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Huntington Bank: A banking force in the Midwest
Huntington Bancshares ranks as one of the bigger regional banks serving the Midwest, with nearly 1,000 branches and more than 1,800 ATMs in eight states in the heart of the country.
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USAA: A full-service bank for veterans and their families
San Antonio-based bank USAA offers a range of checking, savings, mortgage, auto loan and wealth-management services to its members. It's also a supporter of the U.S. Military.
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Richard Barrington

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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.

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