Savings – Page 7

What the Fed’s Moves Mean for Mortgages, Credit Cards and Savings

Higher rates benefit those who can save, but for borrowers, falling rates would reduce bills on credit cards, student loans and other forms of debt.

By Tara Siegel Bernard

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Saving for Retirement on Part-Time Pay

Most part-time workers in America are women — leaving them with less access to retirement plans and less money to sock away.

By Lisa Rabasca Roepe

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U.S. Economic Growth Accelerated in the Third Quarter

Gross domestic product expanded at a 4.9 percent annual rate over the summer, powered by prodigious consumer spending. But the pace is not expected to be sustained.

By Lydia DePillis

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How to Take Advance of Your Health Savings Account

Insurance plans with high deductibles may seem unappealing, but the savings accounts that often come with them offer significant tax benefits.

By Ann Carrns