Money & Savings News Blog

Fluctuations in the bond market reflect conflicting economic news, and the long-term outcome will determine the future of savings accounts.

The results from the latest Federal Reserve bank stress tests appeared strong in aggregate, which is all savers really need to know. 

Corporate bonds may offer income-starved investors higher interest yields than savings accounts, but they have radically different risk characteristics.

GDP growth and oil prices are positive and negative forces playing a role in the current economy, and both could affect Fed policy and deposit interest rates.

Oil prices have been on the rise, but moderate temperatures have helped Americans avoid the full sting of these costs.