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Savings Accounts with Buckets: How They Work

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By Margarette Burnette 
| NerdWallet
A savings account is an ideal place to stash cash for everything from emergency car repairs to vacations. The problem is that the total balance shows what we have, but not always what that money is for. That’s where savings buckets come in. Savings buckets let you divide your money into clearly organized goals. For example, you could have “emergency fund”, “summer trip” and “new laptop” buckets — all within your main savings account.
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Savings and CD Rates Today, Thursday, December 11: Small Dip

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By Margarette Burnette , Spencer Tierney 
| NerdWallet
We believe everyone should be able to make financial decisions with confidence. And while our site doesn’t feature every company or financial product available on the market, we’re proud that the guidance we offer, the information we provide and the tools we create are objective, independent, straightforward — and free. So how do we make money? Our partners compensate us.
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Savings and CD Rates Today, Wednesday, December 10: Mixed Moves Original

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By Spencer Tierney , Margarette Burnette 
| NerdWallet
We believe everyone should be able to make financial decisions with confidence. And while our site doesn’t feature every company or financial product available on the market, we’re proud that the guidance we offer, the information we provide and the tools we create are objective, independent, straightforward — and free. So how do we make money? Our partners compensate us.
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