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The amount of money you should save each month will vary based on your goals. Here’s what to know.
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It’s a low interest rate environment, but there are ways to earn more on your money.
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Most people know they should be saving a portion of their income, but they might not grasp all of the benefits of doing so. Saving is an important habit to get into for a number of reasons — it helps [...]

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52-week money saving challenge

Follow this plan of making weekly deposits into your bank account, and you could save $1,378 by the end of the year.

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Ways to save money on a tight budget

Even on a limited budget, small intentional changes can go a long way to help you build a savings cushion and have greater peace of mind.

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Read up on top available rates and national average trends over time from Bankrate’s weekly survey of banks and credit unions.

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Weekly Savings Rates

Bankrate consistently has offers well above the national average to help you earn more on your savings.

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4.09%APY
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0.60%APY

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Bankrate can help you capitalize on the current high interest rate environment. Enter your expected contributions and APY to see how much interest your savings could earn over time.

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Most savers aren’t moving money despite 4 percent rates being available. This inertia could cost thousands in lost interest income.
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Ally’s money market account offers a high APY, no minimum deposit or monthly fee.
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Find the right business savings account to help your company’s money grow.
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Money market funds are available from several different brokers and fund managers.
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Top APYs on high-yield savings are above 4%, despite a recent U.S. credit downgrade.
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Savings bonds are safe and easy to buy, but you can earn higher interest income elsewhere.
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