Best 12-Month CD Rates for September 23, 2026: Up to 4.35%

Certificates of deposit (CDs) have seen rates rising even more, despite major banks lowering the rates on theri savings accounts. ...

Your Checking Account Should Pay You Interest

Years ago, checking accounts didn’t pay interest. We didn’t expect them to. That’s changed. Many online banks now pay interest...

Key Lessons from More Than a Decade of Place-Based Partnerships

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Lewis Shouldn’t be a Loser

McDougall v. Commissioner 1 involved the premature termination of a qualified terminable interest property (QTIP) trust by agreement among the...

FAFSA Skipped The Asset Questions? Here’s When Assets Don’t Have To Be Reported

The 2027-28 FAFSA launches for everyone by October 1, 2026, and the beta version is already open. Parents working through...

What Is a Cash Advance on a Credit Card?

A credit card cash advance is a short-term loan drawn against your credit card’s line of credit. Instead of swiping...

What the Fed is learning about AI’s impact on work

Over the past few years, artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved from a possibility into reality in workplaces and everyday life....

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