Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

ETFs let you invest in a diversified portfolio via a single transaction. ETF shares trade throughout the day on exchanges like stocks. ETFs generally incur lower costs and are suitable for long-term ...

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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.

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