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High-yield savings accounts and CDs both help your cash earn more interest, but each work best for different savings timelines.
Higher rates can be good news for savers — but the best place for your cash depends on when you’ll need it
High-yield savings accounts and CDs both help your cash earn more interest, but each work best for different savings timelines.
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September 16, 2026 at 10:00 PM
High-yield savings accounts and CDs both help your cash earn more interest, but each work best for different savings timelines.
The Federal Reserve increased its target range for the first time since 2023. Here’s how savers can make the most of higher interest rates.
The Fed raised rates. Maximize your savings with these CDs, savings accounts and more
As expected, the Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate at its Sept. 16 meeting, moving the benchmark 25 basis points to a range of 3.75% to 4.00%.
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September 16, 2026 at 6:06 PM
The Federal Reserve increased its target range for the first time since 2023. Here’s how savers can make the most of higher interest rates.
Welcome to the Points Pro, where I answer your credit card and travel rewards questions each week.
CNBC Points Pro: How to avoid racking up credit card debt
Points expert Jason Stauffer shares strategies for avoiding spending money you don't have.
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September 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Welcome to the Points Pro, where I answer your credit card and travel rewards questions each week.
With a Fed rate hike expected this week, here’s what it means for mortgages.
How a Fed rate hike can affect mortgages — and affordable lenders to help you save
With a Fed rate hike expected this week, here’s what it means for mortgages.
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September 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM
With a Fed rate hike expected this week, here’s what it means for mortgages.
CNBC Select has chosen the best car insurance companies for military members, veterans and their families, based on affordability, coverage, customer satisfaction and other factors.
Best car insurance for veterans and military families in 2025
CNBC Select picks the top auto insurance companies for active-duty military, veterans and their families.
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September 16, 2026 at 1:00 AM
CNBC Select has chosen the best car insurance companies for military members, veterans and their families, based on affordability, coverage, customer satisfaction and other factors.
Disability insurance costs between 1% and 3% of your income per year, but could cover about 60% of your wages if you can't work.
The best disability insurance companies of 2026
Disability insurance costs between 1% and 3% of your income per year, but could cover about 60% of your wages if you can't work.
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September 15, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Disability insurance costs between 1% and 3% of your income per year, but could cover about 60% of your wages if you can't work.
CNBC Select selected its top picks for the best whole life insurance companies.
The best whole life insurance companies of 2026
CNBC Select picked the top companies for whole life insurance based on coverage, costs and more.
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September 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM
CNBC Select selected its top picks for the best whole life insurance companies.
Welcome to the Points Pro, where I answer your credit card and travel rewards questions each week.
CNBC Points Pro: How to avoid racking up credit card debt
Points expert Jason Stauffer shares strategies for avoiding spending money you don't have.
cnb.cx
September 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Welcome to the Points Pro, where I answer your credit card and travel rewards questions each week.
Small businesses can use a targeted approach — including improving job descriptions, simplifying applications and streamlining scheduling — to improve both hiring timelines and candidate quality.
How small businesses can find qualified employees fast
From targeted job descriptions and proactive recruiting to AI-powered matching, ZipRecruiter can help small businesses find qualified candidates and hire faster.
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September 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Small businesses can use a targeted approach — including improving job descriptions, simplifying applications and streamlining scheduling — to improve both hiring timelines and candidate quality.
Find out what qualifies as bad credit, where you can get a loan and how to improve your credit score.
How to get a personal loan with bad credit (and the lenders that will approve you)
Having a low credit score makes securing financing harder. These tools, tips and lenders can help.
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September 15, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Find out what qualifies as bad credit, where you can get a loan and how to improve your credit score.
CNBC Select highlights the best VA loan lenders based on a homebuyer’s priorities.
What are VA loan rates today, Sept. 11, 2026 — and the best lenders
Here are our three favorite lenders for VA loans.
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September 14, 2026 at 10:00 PM
CNBC Select highlights the best VA loan lenders based on a homebuyer’s priorities.
Find out what qualifies as bad credit, where you can get a loan and how to improve your credit score.
How to get a personal loan with bad credit (and the lenders that will approve you)
Having a low credit score makes securing financing harder. These tools, tips and lenders can help.
cnb.cx
September 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Find out what qualifies as bad credit, where you can get a loan and how to improve your credit score.
We compared more than 24 insurance providers offering both hybrid and standalone long-term care policies and picked the best across a variety of categories.
The best long-term care insurance companies of September 2026
Long-term care insurance can cover the cost of in-home help, physical therapy, assisted living, nursing facilities and more.
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September 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM
We compared more than 24 insurance providers offering both hybrid and standalone long-term care policies and picked the best across a variety of categories.
Here's today's price of gold, plus three easy ways you can add the precious metal to your portfolio.
The price of gold today, Sept. 14, 2026 — and the best places to buy
Here's today's price of gold, plus three easy ways you can add the precious metal to your portfolio.
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September 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Here's today's price of gold, plus three easy ways you can add the precious metal to your portfolio.
Find out what you’ll need to apply for small business financing, what lenders evaluate during the underwriting process and what can hurt your chances of approval.
How to get approved for small business financing
Learn what lenders evaluate, the red flags that can torpedo your application and how to improve your chances of approval.
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September 14, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Find out what you’ll need to apply for small business financing, what lenders evaluate during the underwriting process and what can hurt your chances of approval.
During a time when every dollar counts, using a rewards credit card could help reduce any price increases you face.
The U.S.-Canadian trade war could raise household costs for Americans. These rewards credit cards can help stretch your budget
With the U.S. and Canada in the middle of a trade war, these rewards credit cards could help soften any rise in prices.
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September 13, 2026 at 10:00 PM
During a time when every dollar counts, using a rewards credit card could help reduce any price increases you face.
CNBC Select rounds up the best travel credit cards for fair credit, including cards with generous rewards structures, welcome bonuses and intro APR offers.
7 best travel cards for fair credit of May 2025
If you're building your credit, you may be able to earn rewards to use for travel at the same time.
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September 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM
CNBC Select rounds up the best travel credit cards for fair credit, including cards with generous rewards structures, welcome bonuses and intro APR offers.
HSBC Premier is designed for customers who want premium banking services, including international travel benefits, preferred rates and personalized financial guidance.
HSBC Premier Checking: Unlock a cash bonus of up to $3,000
HSBC Premier Checking offers exclusive perks, world-class international banking and a limited-time cash bonus.
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September 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM
HSBC Premier is designed for customers who want premium banking services, including international travel benefits, preferred rates and personalized financial guidance.
As availability shrinks, fares are likely to climb the closer you get to Thursday, Nov. 26. If you haven't booked your trip yet, we're sharing some tips on saving money (and time) with your credit card.
How to save on Thanksgiving travel with your credit card
Holiday travel is more expensive this year, but with the right card (and smart planning), you can keep costs down.
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September 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM
As availability shrinks, fares are likely to climb the closer you get to Thursday, Nov. 26. If you haven't booked your trip yet, we're sharing some tips on saving money (and time) with your credit card.
About half of U.S. workers participate in a 401(k) or similar worker-sponsored retirement plan, according to Fidelity, although availability is closer to 70%. Many employers will match your contribution up to a certain amount, usually between 3% and 6% of your salary.
How much you should you put in your 401(k)?
A 401(k) is a great way to save for retirement, especially if your employer matches your contributions.
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September 13, 2026 at 1:00 AM
About half of U.S. workers participate in a 401(k) or similar worker-sponsored retirement plan, according to Fidelity, although availability is closer to 70%. Many employers will match your contribution up to a certain amount, usually between 3% and 6% of your salary.
That could mean that you’d need to do some comparison shopping to find the right fit. CNBC Select analyzed more than 10 companies offering mobile home insurance to determine the best.
Best mobile and manufactured home insurance
CNBC Select analyzed more than 10 companies offering mobile home insurance to find the best.
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September 12, 2026 at 10:00 PM
That could mean that you’d need to do some comparison shopping to find the right fit. CNBC Select analyzed more than 10 companies offering mobile home insurance to determine the best.
Open a new Live Oak Bank Personal Savings account and deposit $20,000 in new money by Oct. 16, then keep that balance for 90 days to earn a $300 bonus.
Live Oak is offering a $300 savings account bonus — here’s how to qualify
Open a new Live Oak Bank Personal Savings account and deposit $20,000 in new money by Oct. 16, then keep that balance for 90 days to earn a $300 bonus.
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September 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Open a new Live Oak Bank Personal Savings account and deposit $20,000 in new money by Oct. 16, then keep that balance for 90 days to earn a $300 bonus.
If you’re deciding between these two insurance giants for your car’s coverage, here’s what you need to know and which scenarios might give one brand an edge over the other.
Geico vs. Progressive car insurance: Which is better?
Geico and Progressive are two of the largest car insurance companies in the U.S. But which is better?
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September 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM
If you’re deciding between these two insurance giants for your car’s coverage, here’s what you need to know and which scenarios might give one brand an edge over the other.
There are some easy ways to offset these costs if you use the right credit card. Here’s our list of the best credit cards for restaurants.
Best credit cards for restaurants and dining in September 2026
We analyzed over 30 dining cards to find the best for restaurants, delivery, business dinners and more.
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September 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM
There are some easy ways to offset these costs if you use the right credit card. Here’s our list of the best credit cards for restaurants.
If you have too much debt for a balance transfer card to cover or are worried about qualifying, CNBC Select goes over a few alternative choices.
Balance transfer cards aren’t for everyone. Here are 3 other ways you can manage debt
Balance transfer cards can be difficult to qualify for and might not be the best fit for your situation. Here are three alternative ways to deal with your debt.
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September 12, 2026 at 1:00 AM
If you have too much debt for a balance transfer card to cover or are worried about qualifying, CNBC Select goes over a few alternative choices.