What is a financial plan? How to build one for your goals
Your financial plan is all about priorities. Here’s how to make one.
4 min read
Jun 12, 2023
Nell McPherson
Former Banking editor
EXPERTISE
- Banking
- Personal finance
- Real estate
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree in communication, Flagler College
Nell McPherson is the former banking editor at Bankrate, where she led a team of reporters dedicated to helping readers make the best decisions about their savings and checking accounts, CDs and money market accounts.
Nell has worked as a writer and editor for over a decade, most recently for The Motley Fool. Her articles have also been published by USA Today, Yahoo! News, MSN and NASDAQ. She earned her bachelor's degree in communication from Flagler College.
When she’s not developing content for Bankrate, Nell can often be found hiking, biking, reading, or doing a little creative writing. She lives in northeast Florida.
Nell's latest articles
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5 ways to hold onto what’s left of your pandemic savings
Follow these steps to hold onto the money you saved during the pandemic.
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5 ways business owners can bank safely
Here’s how you can make sure your business bank balance is in good hands.
3 min read Jun 09, 2023 -
Book Review: ‘The Psychology of Money,’ by Morgan Housel
Here’s why we think “The Psychology of Money” is a worthwhile read.
4 min read Jun 08, 2023 -
7 old-school money ideas that still work
Here are the top old-school money ideas that can still help you save this year.
3 min read Jun 08, 2023 -
High-yield savings account vs. CD: Which should you choose?
Deciding between a CD and a savings account? Here’s what you need to know.
2 min read Jun 07, 2023 -
Best money market accounts with no minimum balance
You don’t need a big balance to qualify for a high-yield money market account.
4 min read Jun 06, 2023 -
5 ways to grow your savings with automatic transfers
Here are five ways automatic transfers can make growing your savings easy.
2 min read Jun 06, 2023
