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Best 12-Month CD Rates for July 15, 2026: Up to 4.15%

Certificates of deposit (CDs) saw rates rise even more, even as major banks cut rates on savings accounts there. Starting from July 15, 2026on best 12 month CD rates reach up to 4.15% APY (annual percentage yield), with many banks and credit unions still offering yields well above the national average of 1.65%according to FDIC. […]

How These High School Students Turned $1 Into More Than $100

Get the main Two years ago, Darrick Ramsey and Alexis Jordan were given a challenge: Turn $1 into $100 in one week using all the resources at their disposal. Jordan went above and beyond by offering cleaning jobs to local small businesses and creating an in-demand snack. Ramsey offered pressure washing and car detailing services […]

UN warns war economy sustains armed conflict in Sudan – JURIST

UN DECLARING on Wednesday that Sudan’s war economy is contributing to sustaining continuity armed conflict between the Sudanese military forces and the Rapid Support Force (RSF), through the trade of various Sudanese goods, including gum arabic, one of the country’s main exports. Apart from the foreign army SUPPORTING and arms supplies, the conflict in Sudan […]

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Service that sparked a lifelong passion for WWII Veteran

A century-long journey shaped by service, resilience and a lasting love for the sea At 101, World War II veteran Levern Owens still finds his mind wandering back to the vast expanse of the ocean, the islands of the South Pacific and the time he spent feeding both fellow sailors and his local community. Although […]

Growing From Solo To Silo’ed Partnership To A $3.3B Enterprise Ensemble (Without Taking Outside Capital): #FASuccess Ep 497 With Shane Morrow

You are all welcome! Welcome to the 497th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast! My guest on today’s podcast is Shane Morrow. Shane is CEO of IronBridge Wealth Advisory in Austin, Texas, where he oversees $3.3 billion in assets for 2,600 client families. What makes Shane unique, however, is how he transitioned from being […]

Mortgage-Free Sounds Great — Is It? Plus More July Money Questions

The investment information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. NerdWallet, Inc. does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks, securities or other investments. Every week, we answer money questions from around the web in the NerdWallet app. Here are three […]

The Backdoor Roth Conversion – How High Earners Access Tax-Free Growth

Large amounts of income above the Roth income limit can be contributed to a traditional IRA and immediately converted to a Roth. Backdoor Roth conversions are legal and widely used, so use them to unlock tax-free retirement growth on any income. There is a catch. Pretax money already sitting in your IRAs taxes a portion […]

84% Take Only the RMD Minimum. Here’s When That’s Smart.

Once you reach the required minimum distribution (RMD) age, the IRS sets a minimum amount, the smallest amount you must withdraw from accounts such as a traditional 401(k) or IRA each year. Most retirees see this floor as a target. According to research by JP Morgan Asset Management and the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI), […]

Why Community Matters More Than Visibility for Brands Today

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Get the main Some of the most successful brands today aren’t winning because they reach the most people. They are winning because they have created communities that people really want to be a part of. When consumers feel like they’re a part of something, they become emotionally […]

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