Saving

Discover smart savings strategies you can use to build an emergency fund and save for future financial goals.

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Average Savings by Age: How Americans Compare

By Gayle Sato

Nov 22, 2024

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What to Do When Interest Rates on High-Yield Savings Accounts Drop

By Marianne Hayes

Sep 27, 2024

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Why Is Saving Money Important?

By Karen Axelton

Sep 23, 2024

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What’s the Difference Between Saving and Investing?

By Marianne Hayes

Sep 17, 2024

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As Interest Rates Drop, It’s Time to Rethink Your Savings and Debt

By Louis DeNicola

Sep 5, 2024

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What Is a Savings Plan?

By Karen Axelton

Sep 5, 2024

How to Save for a Wedding and a House at the Same Time

By Ben Luthi

Jan 3, 2024

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What’s the Difference Between a Sinking Fund and an Emergency Fund?

Use a sinking fund to save for a planned expense and an emergency fund as a financial safe...

By Kim Porter

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Where Should I Put My Savings for the 2026 Holidays to Maximize Interest?

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By Bev O'Shea

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By Karen Axelton

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Can You Negotiate Utility Bills?

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By Karen Axelton

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How to Save Money for a Short-Term Goal

Short-term financial goals are ones you can achieve in a few years. You'll need a clear ta...

By Aly J. Yale

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Where Should I Keep My Emergency Fund?

Keep your emergency fund someplace where your money earns interest without compromising sa...

By Evelyn Waugh

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What to Do When Your Emergency Fund Runs Out

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By Brianna McGurran

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What Is a Rainy Day Fund?

A rainy day fund is a financial savings cushion for life's little surprises. Learn how it ...

By Emily Batdorf

Jul 23, 2025

How Much Should I Save Each Month?

There’s no best amount to save each month for everyone, but there are some steps you can t...

By Karen Axelton

Jul 8, 2025

How to Save Money on Car Repairs

Independent auto mechanics may charge less for parts and labor than big repair shops or ca...

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Editors' picks

Average Savings by Age: How Americans Compare

What to Do When Interest Rates on High-Yield Savings Accounts Drop

Why Is Saving Money Important?

What’s the Difference Between Saving and Investing?

As Interest Rates Drop, It’s Time to Rethink Your Savings and Debt

What Is a Savings Plan?

How to Save for a Wedding and a House at the Same Time

Take action with these tools

Best high-yield savings

Experian Smart Money™

Best CD rates

Best money market accounts

Savings calculator

What others are reading

What to Do if You Have More Than $250,000 in the Bank

What Is ChexSystems?

What Is Right of Offset?

11 Financial Do’s and Don’ts to Follow During a Recession

How to Open a 529 Account Before Your Child Is Born

Where Should I Put My Savings in a Recession?

Explore more topics

The latest from our experts

What’s the Difference Between a Sinking Fund and an Emergency Fund?

Where Should I Put My Savings for the 2026 Holidays to Maximize Interest?

10 Ways to Save Money on Car Rentals During the Holidays

Use It or Lose It: Take Advantage of Benefits Before Year-End

Can You Negotiate Utility Bills?

How to Save Money for a Short-Term Goal

Where Should I Keep My Emergency Fund?

How to Lower Your Internet Bill

What to Do When Your Emergency Fund Runs Out

What Is a Rainy Day Fund?

How Much Should I Save Each Month?

How to Save Money on Car Repairs