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Editor's Note: APYs listed in this article are up-to-date as of the time of publication. They may fluctuate (up or down) as the Fed rate changes. CNBC Select will update as changes are made public.

Keeping too much money in your checking account means missing out on growth -- most accounts earn close to 0% interest. A good rule of thumb is to keep one to two months' worth of expenses in your ...

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The Citizens Bank Online 14-month CD has a $1,000 minimum balance requirement. The Citizens Bank Online 7-month CD has a $25,000 minimum balance requirement and a higher APY. Both CDs require a ...