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The 4.10% question: where should your emergency fund live?

High-yield savings, certificates or a money market. A clear way to decide, with real numbers.Oct 5

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Budgeting
How to build a starter emergency fund
Start with $500, then one month of rent. A plan that works on any paycheck.Oct 2
Home
Buying your first home in San Francisco
What first-time buyers should know about condos, TICs and down payments.Sep 24
App tips
Five app features you might be missing
Card locks, round-ups and the one setting every member should turn on.Sep 18
Community
Inside the Valencia Street mint
Meet the team, and find out why the coffee keeps getting better.Sep 10
Budgeting
Splitting rent without the awkward texts
Shared accounts, scheduled transfers and a fair way to split utilities.Sep 3
Security
How to spot a text-message scam
We will never ask for your PIN or a code by text. Here is what we do send.Aug 27

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