Erin Bendig
Erin pairs personal experience with research and is passionate about sharing personal finance advice with others. Previously, she was a freelancer focusing on the credit card side of finance, but has branched out since then to cover other aspects of personal finance. Erin is well-versed in traditional media with reporting, interviewing and research, as well as using graphic design and video and audio storytelling to share with her readers.
Latest articles by Erin Bendig
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Will Savings Rates Keep Going Up in 2024?
As savings rates begin to fall, consider locking in rates while they're still high.
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Best High-Yield Savings Accounts
These are the top earning high yield savings accounts available today.
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CD Rates Are High, Shop Around to Get the Best Returns
High-interest CD rates are back — shop around for the best 5%+ deals.
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Best No-Penalty CD Rates
A no-penalty CD is a type of certificate of deposit that allows individuals to withdraw funds early without a fee. Right now, some of the best ones are offering rates of over 4%.
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Best No-Fee High-Yield Savings Rates
Consider opening a no-fee high-yield savings account if you want a competitive rate for your cash with no strings attached.
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Top Money Market Accounts
Money market accounts are interest-bearing accounts at a bank or credit union, typically paying high interest rates. Here are the best ones right now.
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Find the Best 30-Year Mortgage Rates
30-year mortgage rates — check out the best here.
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How to Find the Best Jumbo CD Rates
Check out some of the top jumbo CD rates available today.
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Best 5-Year CD Rates
Here are some of the best 5-year CD rates on the market today.
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Best 3-Year CDs
Here are the best 3-year CDs — with some accounts paying up to 5.00%
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1-Year CD Rates
Savings Many 1-year CD accounts are already offering rates of 5% or more. We look at the options on the market.
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Best CD Rates
Find the highest CD rates available today in our guide.
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10 Best Affordable Cities for Homebuyers on a Budget
10 Best Affordable Cities For Homebuyers On A Budget: These are the best affordable cities a median household income of 75k can afford.
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The 5 Safest Cities in the U.S.
Places to live These are the top five safest cities in the U.S.
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How to Decide Between a Money Market Account vs High-Yield Savings Account
There aren't many drastic differences between a money market account and a high-yield savings account, so which to choose comes down to researching what’s best for you.
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Could Joint Banking Be The Key To A Happy Marriage?
Joint banking could lead to fewer arguments and increased relationship satisfaction.
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Best and Worst Grocery Chains in the U.S. 2024
Based on customer reviews, these are the best and worst grocery chains across the country.
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Valentine’s Day Gifts at Costco 2024
Valentine’s day gifts at Costco 2024: Here are several Valentine's Day Gifts you still have time to buy from Costco.
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The Best Places For Gen Z To Buy A Home
These are the best, and worst, cities for young people to buy a home.
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What Are the Highest-Paying Jobs in Your City?
These are the highest-paying jobs — paying $150K or more — across the U.S. What do top earners in your city do for a living?
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What Are Credit Card Hacks and Do They Work?
Learn what credit card hacks are and if you should actually use them.
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The Average Cost of Car Insurance Skyrocketed in 2024
Car insurance rates are up 26% in 2024. Here's how you can save.
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How Much Umbrella Insurance Do I Need?
umbrella insurance Having too much liability insurance is better than having too little. Use our calculator to determine how much umbrella insurance is right for you.
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Mortgage Rates and Payments Keep Rising, Creating Market Misery
Mortgages Current mortgage rates and payments continue to rise resulting in buyer demand stalling and housing sentiment at low levels.
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