Auto-renewing a CD is convenient, but it may be a good idea to compare rates and consider alternative options.

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Matt Richardson is the senior managing editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com. He writes and edits content about personal finance ranging from savings to investing to insurance.

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Managed accounts have been an option in defined contribution plans for more than two decades, but with limited adoption and engagement, many think they are not being realized to their true potential.

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Laurie Sepulveda is a MarketWatch Guides team senior writer who specializes in writing about personal loans, home equity loans, mortgages and banking. She lives in North Carolina and has taught and ...

You might assume you “own” your bank account — after all, it holds your hard-earned money. But in reality, you have a ...

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