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7 Crazy Simple Ways to Save Money With Your Checking Account

Learn how spending with your checking account can be the secret to building savings.

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6 Ideas for Budget-Friendly Summer Fun

Stressed About Money? 5 Stress-Less Financial Tactics

The Magical Third Paycheck: 5 Budgeting Hacks If You’re Paid Biweekly

3 Things to Do With Your Tax Refund

If a tax refund is coming your way, now's the time to plan for how you'll use it.

Banking 101

How Much Money Should You Keep in Your Checking Account?

Learn how to determine your optimal checking account balance.

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6 Benefits of a Discover Online Savings Account

APY vs. APR: The Difference Explained

How to Open a Money Market Account

3 Quick Tips to Be Frugal With Your Checking Account

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Saving

Friends Always Want to Spend Money? Banish FOMO With These Tips

It's not impossible. Here's how to save, skip FOMO and keep up with friends who spend.

How Frugality Can Cost You Money: 5 Tips to Guide Smart Spending

6 Money Lies You Might Be Telling Yourself

Enhance Your Social Media Skills: 7 Ways to Use Social Media to Save Money

Discover Savings Survey: Millennials Out-Saving Older Generations

3 Things to Do With Your Tax Refund

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The Essential Guide to Budgeting for New Homeowners

Budgeting for new homeowners starts with understanding the true costs of owning a home.

Budgeting

The Beginner's Guide to Budgeting with the 50-20-30 Rule

Starting a budget can be tricky. Give yourself a head start with this budgeting trick.

How to Keep Your Kids Busy on a Budget: 5 Year-Round Tips

Why should credit cards
have all the fun?

Now you can earn cash back with your debit card.

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4 Tricks for Budgeting on a Fluctuating Income

Why You Need to Make a Retirement Budget Before You Actually Retire

The Essential Guide to Budgeting for New Homeowners

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Career & Education

4 Pointers to Financially Prepare for a Job Transition

Learn how to get your finances prepared for your next career move.

A Step-by-Step Guide to Prepare Your Budget for a Layoff

6 Tips for Successfully Managing a Checking Account in College

How to Make the Leap From Side Hustle to Full-Time Dream Job

How to Budget in a College State of Mind

4 Side Hustles You Can Do While Working Full Time

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Are We There Yet? 5 Tips for a Frugal Road Trip

Coolers, cheap gas, a car checkup and other tips for enjoying your next road trip on a budget.

Family Finance

5 Money-Saving Tips for Your Wedding

Shop consignment
DIY decor
Food trucks!

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8 Ways to Save Money on Date Night

Budgeting Tips for the Sandwich Generation: How to Care for Kids and Parents

Affording a Second Child: How to Make Your Budget Work

Budgeting for a New Baby? Babyproof Your Budget in 4 Steps

4 Considerations for Opening Your Child's First Checking Account

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Lifestyle

3 Pro Tips to Survive Festival Season on a Budget

Learn how to live it up during the summer festival season without draining your wallet.

How to Plan a Vacation Without Going Into Debt

Are Gym Memberships Worth the Money?

5 Secrets to Saving Money as a Wedding Guest

Are We There Yet? 5 Tips for a Frugal Road Trip

8 Budget-Friendly Winter Activities to Beat the Cold-Weather Blues

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5 Ways to Stop Overspending on Impulse Buys

Learn how to use a budget to kick your impulse spending habit to the curb.

Retirement

Quick Quiz

Question: How many millennials enroll themselves in their company's 401(k)?

15%
30%
40%

Only 30% of millennials are signed up for a 401(k) if they aren’t auto-enrolled.¹

But it’s not just millennials making retirement savings mistakes. From your 20s through your 60s, these are the top retirement savings mistakes to avoid.

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¹ Study by T. Rowe Price Retirement Plan Services.

Don't Want to Give Up Your Avocado Toast? How Millennials Should Save for Retirement

Should Rising Interest Rates Affect Your Retirement Plans? A Step-by-Step Guide

3 Common Mistakes When Saving for Retirement

10 Tips for Catching Up on Retirement Savings

Compounding Your Savings for Retirement

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Banking at the Speed of Life

Checking Account

Checking Account: Enjoy Everyday Checking and Earn Cash Back While Doing It

Online Savings Account

Online Savings Account: Imagine an Online Savings Account Without the Monthly Fees

Money Market Account

Money Market Account: Get the Best of Both Worlds: Flexibility and High Yields

Certificate of Deposit

Certificate of Deposit: Lock in Your APY and Reap the Returns

IRA Certificate of Deposit

IRA Certificate of Deposit: Make Saving for Retirement a Lot Easier

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Quick Quiz: Find the Account That's Right For You

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