Articles from Article Alley, tagged with "savings goals" http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Teach Your Child to Save with a High Interest Savings Account When you're teaching your child to save, it's important to find an investment vehicle that will help him or her learn about planning for the future without incurring too much risk. While a Coverdell Education Savings Account might be a smart way to plan f... http://www.articlealley.com/http://www.articlealley.com/teach-your-child-to-save-with-a-high-interest-savings-account-2416031.html 20th February 2012 Invest in Your Future with a Money Market Account Though an investor might understand the importance of saving for a rainy day, he or she doesn't necessarily have the skills or the willpower to put money aside each week. When you're already on a tight budget, finding additional money to save for future e... http://www.articlealley.com/http://www.articlealley.com/invest-in-your-future-with-a-money-market-account-2416026.html 20th February 2012 Find the Highest CD Rates and Attain Your Savings Goals When you're interested in an investment that provides a balance between risk and reward, a certificate of deposit (CD) could be the choice for you. CDs provide investors with an easy way to save money and earn interest, regardless of the current state of ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://www.articlealley.com/find-the-highest-cd-rates-and-attain-your-savings-goals-2415762.html 20th February 2012 Enjoy High Savings Rates and Other Benefits with Online Savings Accounts When you're saving to meet a financial goal, it's important to keep your money somewhere that is both secure and profitable. 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In this post, we take a closer look at Mint's Budgets page. Budgets Clicking on the "Budgets" link in the upper navigation... http://www.articlealley.com/http://northernliberties.articlealley.com/a-complete-guide-to-managing-your-money-with-mints-free-online-tool--part-4-of-8-2400039.html 21st December 2011 The Top Five Benefits of an Online Savings Account Online banking used to be a convenient extra feature, but today, it’s quickly becoming the primary way for many people to manage their finances. Online accounts are easy to manage, and they offer numerous features that you simply can’t get from the brick ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://www.articlealley.com/the-top-five-benefits-of-an-online-savings-account-2394603.html 29th November 2011 Simplify Your Finances with an Online Savings Account Whether you're saving for retirement or a beach vacation, it's important to have a convenient place to store and monitor your money. When you can see your money accumulating and earning interest, you'll be more motivated to stay on track with your savings... http://www.articlealley.com/http://www.articlealley.com/simplify-your-finances-with-an-online-savings-account-2392345.html 22nd November 2011 Shopping for a Money Market Account Online: What to Look For High yield money market accounts are growing in popularity these days – and it’s no surprise why. Everyone wants a safe place to store their money, while being able to access funds if they need to. Money market accounts give you the ideal combination o... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jesshall.articlealley.com/shopping-for-a-money-market-account-online-what-to-look-for-2375708.html 14th October 2011 Money Market Account Vs. Savings Account – Which is Right for You? What’s the difference between a money market account and a savings account? Which one is right for my needs? While everyone has different savings goals and aspirations, you’ll find that either a money market account or a savings account can help you reac... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jesshall.articlealley.com/money-market-account-vs-savings-account--which-is-right-for-you-2375706.html 14th October 2011 How to Use a Money Market Calculator to Determine Your Return on Investment High yield money market accounts are a great way to save for purchases large and small. What you may not realize, however, is that you can easily estimate what your earnings will be by using a money market calculator. While paying a rate that’s comparab... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jesshall.articlealley.com/how-to-use-a-money-market-calculator-to-determine-your-return-on-investment-2375703.html 14th October 2011 How to Stay on Track with a Savings Plan Many of us have resolved to save our money at one time or another (usually after the holidays!) but the next time we see something on sale or that we “just HAVE to have” – our savings plan goes right out the window. Fortunately, creating a savings plan... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jesshall.articlealley.com/how-to-stay-on-track-with-a-savings-plan-2336310.html 17th August 2011 Finding the Highest Yield Money Market Account If you are saving for a short-term financial goal and you want the flexibility of writing checks with a comparable interest rate to a savings account, it pays to look for the highest yield money market account you can find. Fortunately, banks now make it ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jesshall.articlealley.com/finding-the-highest-yield-money-market-account-2297099.html 23rd June 2011 What is a Money Market Account? When it comes to growing your savings, you may think of putting your money away in a savings account or certificate of deposit. However, many people find that keeping their money tied up for long periods of time or earning lower interest, defeats the purp... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jesshall.articlealley.com/what-is-a-money-market-account-2297046.html 23rd June 2011 How to Get the Best Money Market Rates It’s not hard to get competitive money market rates – if you know where to look. The fact is banks want to earn your business and your loyalty as a customer. Previously, if you wanted to know what the best rates were, you had to go with whatever your lo... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jesshall.articlealley.com/how-to-get-the-best-money-market-rates-2251385.html 26th May 2011 What Every Consumer Should Know About CD Rates When it comes to saving money, a CD (certificate of deposit) is one of the safest, low-risk ways to reach both short term and long term savings goals. But many people have questions about CD rates. For example, how are they calculated? Where can you fin... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jesshall.articlealley.com/what-every-consumer-should-know-about-cd-rates-2251382.html 26th May 2011 Where Are the Best Money Market Rates If you like the flexibility of being able to write checks, enjoy the interest rate of savings accounts and are attracted to the low risk of a certificate of deposit, you can have the best of all worlds with a money market account. A money market account i... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jesshall.articlealley.com/where-are-the-best-money-market-rates-2249527.html 25th May 2011 How to Get the Best Interest Rates on Money Market Accounts Did you know you can make your money work hard for you and earn a return without investing it in the stock market? Many people are less tolerable of risky investments today, and a quick look at the rollercoaster ride of the stock market easily shows why.... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jesshall.articlealley.com/how-to-get-the-best-interest-rates-on-money-market-accounts-2249525.html 25th May 2011 Simple Tips to Save Money The vast majority of people enjoy spending money, but the present economic scenario of unemployment and high cost of living need to be seriously considered. With money in the bank to fall back on when needed, there is a sense of security. 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Many people would rather have instant gratification and charge their purchase immediately instead of saving for th... http://www.articlealley.com/http://hccoleman.articlealley.com/give-your-savings-account-a-name-to-keep-you-saving-2215736.html 07th May 2011 How to Get High Interest CD Rates With the advent of online banking and bank rate comparison sites, banks are competing for your loyalty and business more than ever. You now have many choices when it comes to finding high interest CD rates and reaching your savings goals. Here’s how to ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jesshall.articlealley.com/how-to-get-high-interest-cd-rates-2207005.html 04th May 2011 Where Can I Find the Best CD Rates? Everyone wants the biggest return for their investment. Getting the best CD rates is one way to safely invest your money while enjoying a guaranteed return on your investment. So how do you get the most competitive CD rates? 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