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Financially Savvy Female

This series aims to educate women about all phases of their financial lives, from paying off student loans to climbing the career ladder to preparing for retirement.

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4 Best 10-Year CD Rates Today: February 2026 — Earn Up to 3.75% APY 

Build a strong foundation for your future with safe, predictable growth. Here's a breakdown of the top 10 year CD rates to kickstart your savings growth.
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9 Best 5-Year CD Rates Today: February 2026 — Earn Up to 4.09% APY 

Want guaranteed growth? A 5-year CD offers stability and solid returns with great rates. Find the best 5-year CD rates to maximize your interest earnings.
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10 Best 3-Year CD Rates Today: February 2026 — Earn Up to 4.15% APY 

Let your money work harder for you. Check out the top 3-year CD rates. You can see the minimum deposit amounts and possible early withdrawal penalties.
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What Is Inheritance Tax? A Guide to Costs and Who’s Responsible

Inheritance tax is a tax on the value of someone’s property, money, and belongings after they pass away before it is given to their heirs or beneficiaries.
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What Is a W-2 Form and How Do You Use It?

A W-2 contains all of the information about your income that you'll need when you're preparing your tax return. You'll get a W-2 for each employer you had.
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What Is Excise Tax? Definition, Examples and How It Works

Excise taxes apply to a single good, service or activity for a special reason. Examples include fuel, coal and alcohol.

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