Casey Bond
Writer and Editor at Freelance
Lead Editor and Content Strategist, Banking at Yahoo Finance
#PersonalFinance nerd, beer snob, angry feminist, horror movie connoisseur. Will jump out of a moving vehicle to pet a dog. She/her.
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3 weeks ago |
usnews.com | Casey Bond |Sebastian Oliveira |Mark Evitt
Key Takeaways A money order is a prepaid form of payment guaranteed by a financial institution. Once you fill out the money order with the information for the two accounts involved and sign it, you can send it by mail or deliver it in person. You can purchase a money order at a financial institution, post office and certain convenience or retail stores. You probably rely on a combination of cash, credit cards and even personal checks to cover your daily spending.
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3 weeks ago |
yahoo.com | Casey Bond
Find out how much you could earn with today’s money market account rates. The Federal Reserve cut its target rate three times in 2024. So deposit rates — including money market account (MMA) rates — have started falling. It’s more important than ever to compare MMA rates and ensure you earn as much as possible on your balance. Overview of money market account rates todayThe national average money market account rate stands at 0.62%, according to the FDIC.
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1 month ago |
usnews.com | Ellen Chang |Casey Bond |Sebastian Oliveira |Mark Evitt
Key Takeaways A cashier's check is a check written and signed by your bank, usually used to verify funds for larger purchases. A money order is an alternative to cash or personal checks that you can purchase from convenience stores, post offices and banks. Cashier's checks offer extra security for larger amounts, while money orders tend to be more accessible with lower fees.
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1 month ago |
finance.yahoo.com | Casey Bond
The Federal Reserve lowered the federal funds three times in 2024. As a result, deposit account rates are on the decline. The good news: You can lock in a competitive return on a certificate of deposit (CD) today and preserve your earning power. In fact, the best CDs still pay rates above 4%. Read on for a snapshot of CD rates today and where to find the best offers. CDs today typically offer rates significantly higher than traditional savings accounts.
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1 month ago |
finance.yahoo.com | Casey Bond
Find out which banks are offering the top rates. Money market accounts (MMAs) can be a great place to store your cash if you're looking for a relatively high interest rate along with liquidity and flexibility. Unlike traditional savings accounts, MMAs typically offer better returns, and they may also provide check-writing privileges and debit card access.
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