savings account

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Recent Examples of savings account Automating transfers from checking to a dedicated savings account is one of the simplest ways to build this cushion steadily without having to think about it. Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Saving small amounts, $10 a paycheck, into a high-yield savings account can help build the momentum for years to come. Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 23 July 2026 Parents can open a savings account for a child, buy shares on their behalf, or make after-tax contributions to a child’s superannuation fund. Kris Iyer, Fortune, 22 July 2026 Either owner of a joint savings account may be able to withdraw all the funds depending on the account agreement and state law, and both holders of a joint credit card are generally on the hook for repaying the debt regardless of who charged it. Ashley Lynch july 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for savings account
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Noun
  • That has aligned the region with the United States — and exposed their AI assets to Iranian attacks, noted Helima Croft, head of global strategy at RBC Capital Markets.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • On July 22, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce warned that vaults whose managers pick strategies, rebalance assets and appoint decision-makers may not sit outside securities law.
    Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Once she was moved to Boston, Clancy went into cardiac arrest and had to be revived with CPR and chest compressions, ICU nurse Rachelle Amedee said.
    Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Wiroon Supasingsiripreecha, head of the institute, said most of the victims suffered a single fatal gunshot wound to a vital area, including the chest or head.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026

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“Savings account.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savings%20account. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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