Every parent–well, most parents–want what’s best for their child, so they don’t mind forking over some cash when their kids are busy with career planning, goal setting and simply growing into adulthood. Yet at what point should a parent cut the financial cord? Some parents feel that 18 is the right age to do so, while others fund their kids into their 30s, hoping their life’s most precious investment finally pays off.

It’s difficult to determine the appropriate cut-off age across the board because every family has a different situation. Depending on what your budgeting and personal finance strategies are, maybe you can afford to support your children well into adulthood. Or, if you’re like most other people, you’re having a hard enough time worrying about your own bills.

Worcester Fire Dept. Credit Union is one of the few financial institutions still offering a personal savings account interest rate that earns over a percent. Right now, members can obtain a savings account rate of 1.00% APY.

In order to obtain this savings account rate, you must be a member of the credit union. Contact WFDCU for more information regarding account requirements like minimum balance or additional fees. Please note that interest rates may change at any time at the discretion of the credit union.

There are few places more money-sucking than the airport. I mean, you’re pretty much held hostage once you pass though the security gates unless you relish standing in another long line and getting intimate with the friendly TSA agent yet again. If you don’t plan ahead, you can easily drop $100 at the various restaurants, gift shops and magazine kiosks. Here are just a few tips on how to minimize pre-plane costs so traveling this summer is more budget-friendly:

1. Bring an empty bottle. I just can’t abide by dropping $4 or $5 on a bottle of water. Most of it is repackaged from the tap anyway. But being thirsty isn’t a joy either. What to do? Just bring a canteen or thermos and fill it up at the drinking fountain.

If you’re ready to take your savings to the next level, you need a high yield savings account to get you there. RID Credit Union is one of the financial institutions offering a great savings rate of .40% APY.

You must be a member of this credit union to open an account and earn this savings interest rate. The minimum opening balance required is $25, but there is no minimum balance required once the account is opened. There are also no monthly fees associated with this account. Please note interest rates are subject to change at any time in the future.

Robins Federal Credit Union promises “Better Banking for Everyone,” and they deliver, too, with some of the best savings rates around. Today, members can earn a savings rate of .70% APY.

You must be a member of the credit union to obtain this savings account rate. The minimum balance required is $100. Additional benefits of this account include access to 24-Hour Telephone Teller, withdrawals at your local branch or ATM, online banking, eStatements and eAlerts, all for free. Please note that interest rates are subject to change at any time.

Becoming a member of Princeton Credit Union has many benefits, including access to the best savings rates. Currently, this credit union is offering a savings rate of .35% APY.

Only members are eligible for this savings account rate. You must open this account with an initial minimum deposit of $5.00 and maintain that balance to remain a member in good standing. Dividends on share accounts are declared monthly and credited quarterly. Rates are subject to change at any time.

Prices at the pump are expected to drop as low as $3.40 a gallon by July 4 weekend, according to new projections. These projections come after the International Energy Association (IEA) announced plans to sell oil from emergency reserves to cut costs.

IEA Plans to Sell 60 Barrels of Oil

The IEA announced on Thursday that it, along with the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), plan to sell a combined 60 million barrels of oil from emergency reserves–and possibly more later.

Customers of the North American Savings Bank are rewarded for saving more with higher savings interest rates on bigger balances. Today, you could be earning .70% APY on a savings account from this bank.

This rate applies to the Performance Savings account. It is a tiered account, and balances between $5,000 and $24,999 will earn the specified interest rate of .70% APY. Please note that fees can reduce the earnings on the account and interest rates are subject to change at any time.

Collins Community Credit Union boasts a remarkably robust amount of savings account packages. From those looking to open $100,000 savings accounts to small children looking to double their pennies with a $5 minimum, anyone can expect to get more than their money’s worth with Collins Community CU. Today, this credit union is offering a savings rate of .35% APY on the Share Savings Plus account.

Only credit union members are eligible for this account. A balance between $5,000 and $14,999.99 is required to earn the specified rate. Please note that these rates are subject to change without notice and additional fees may reduce your earnings.

TEXAR may be leading the way with innovative banking technology, but this credit union still manages to offer the best savings rates, too. Today, TEXAR credit union is providing members a savings rate of .50% APY.

Only members of TEXAR are eligible to open a savings account. Please note that rates are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the credit union. Please contact TEXAR for more information about this account.