The main types of college savings plans are 529 college savings plans, Education Savings Accounts (also known as ESAs or ...

Our expert picks for the best high-yield savings accounts earn up to 4.31% APY -- 10x more than the national average. Most accounts here are used personally by our team.

CIT’s Platinum Savings account pays 3.75% APY on balances of $5,000 or more. If your balance dips below $5,000, it earns a paltry 0.25% APY. If you tend to carry high balances — at least $5,000 — this ...

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College tuition is outpacing paychecks. In Maryland, public-university prices have jumped about 175 percent over the last two ...

Jane Hawkes, who runs the Lady Janey website, says there’s no better time of year to get on top of personal finances. She said: “The festive season tends to stretch budgets while the New Year offers ...