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What a $40,000 Short-Term CD Can Earn Now

If you have $40,000 sitting in cash and want a low-risk place to park it for a short time, a short-term certificate of deposit (CD) is worth considering. CDs offer a fixed interest rate, protection of principal, and...

Silver Price Today — May 13, 2026 Update

Updated: May 13, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT. Source: CBS News. Current price The spot price of silver is $86.48 per ounce as of May 13, 2026, according to Priority Gold. This figure represents the raw market (spot) price before...

Can AI Help You Plan for Retirement?

Updated May 7, 2026 — As artificial intelligence tools become part of everyday life, many people are asking whether chatbots and generative AI can answer one of the most consequential financial questions: can I afford...

Average 2026 Tax Refund Rises to $3,462

As Tax Day arrives, the average federal tax refund in 2026 is $3,462 — an 11% increase, roughly $350 more than in 2025, according to IRS data. Experts say much of the rise stems from new provisions in last year’s One...

Cost to Raise a U.S. Child Tops $300,000

April 7, 2026 — Raising a child from birth through age 18 now carries an estimated price tag of $303,418, LendingTree reports — the first time their calculation has exceeded $300,000. That total averages about $16,857...