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Personal FinanceThe best savings account is offering 5.00% APY. Check out our list of the top high-yield savings accounts on July 22, 2025
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Personal FinanceYou can earn up to 4.50% APY. Check out the best CD rates on July 22, 2025
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Personal FinanceCurrent price of gold as of July 21, 2025
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Personal FinanceYou can earn up to 5.00% APY in a high-yield savings account on July 21, 2025
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Personal FinanceEarn up to 4.50% APY. Here are the best CD rates on July 21, 2025
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Personal FinanceThe best high-yield savings accounts offer up to 5.00% APY on July 18, 2025
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Personal FinanceThis CD still yields 4.50%—here are the best CD rates on July 18, 2025
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Personal FinanceCurrent mortgage rates report for July 18, 2025: Rates show small dip after recent increases
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Personal FinanceCurrent price of gold as of July 17, 2025
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Personal FinanceEarn up to 5.00% APY on the best high-yield savings account on July 17, 2025
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Personal FinanceInvest in CDs now to get up to 4.50% APY. Here are the best CD rates for July 17, 2025
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