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I have recommended debt-side Structured Notes as instruments to add to a balanced portfolio, but Barclays Capital's latest offering is one that I particularly dislike.

Sol Nasisi, the President and Chief Rate Analyst at BestCashCow, provides his insight on what to expect savings rates to do in 2014. Helpful reading for anyone trying to decide where to put their cash in 2014.

A recent experience I had with an online bank after they lowered their online savings rate demonstrates how perilous rate chasing can quickly become.

The end of the year presents a good time for savers and investors to take stock of their financial position not only because it is a reflective period but because there are some very real financial deadlines associated with December 31. Missing them or not being aware of them could cost you a bundle. Here are a few things that every saver should do in the next couple of weeks, if you haven't done them already.

Pentagon Federal Credit Union (PenFed) upped the rate on its 5 and 7 year money market certificates (CDs) to 3.04% APY, the first return to 3% in a long while for the 5 year term.

What are Bitcoins and should you get involved with the new currency that is all over the news and media.?

Travelers and credit card users should not despair over recent devaluations. There is still value in the Hyatt and United progams.

I have written several previous articles on this website about Structured Notes. Structured Notes involve real risks. I continue to advocate that those Notes based entirely on equity or currency baskets should be avoided all together in favor of better instruments in the ETF and hedge fund spaces. Nevertheless, I continue to believe that those trying to put money away safely with a long horizon can pick up yield by placing some small part of their assets in debt-side Structured Notes.

Dealers often markup auto loans by 1-2% without disclosing this information to customers. This is not illegal but it often means you can get a better deal going right to a bank or credit union.

Below is my list of financial software tools that I find to be the most useful in helping grow and manage your savings. I've focused on tools for those in their twenties or thirties but these tools could benefit any age group.

On November 10, 2013, Hyatt announced a dramatic devaluation of its loyalty program. The Hyatt program and the Hyatt Card by Chase remain among the best hotel loyalty and hotel credit card rewards programs.

While money might be tight for recent college grads, there is no better time to start putting some money away for the future. Here are ten tips to help you save more.