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It's a hard time to be a saver. The return on a savings account doesn't even keep up with inflation, and that has led many savers to ask: What should I do with my money? NPR's Uri Berliner takes $5,000 out of his own personal savings and explores various investment opportunities.

Many big banks offer shockingly low interest rates on savings accounts. Moving your money to a smaller institution could bring better returns.

Two lonely souls bond over an injured border terrier with thousands of dollars in medical bills in Colin from Accounts — a bawdy, Australian series brimming with life and honesty.

The provider says it has reset the passcodes of the current account holders whose data was compromised as it investigates the leak, the latest in a string of telecommunications company data breaches.

In the Cleveland area, there's a plan to inspire kids to start thinking about college early on by giving them seed money. Officials want to set up kindergarteners with savings accounts. Though the initial $100 deposit isn't likely to cover much, the hope is that it will inspire them to take the idea of going to college seriously.

The rise and potential fall of independent agencies.

Stu Watson wrote he killed his Facebook account and doesn't miss it. His wife Kathy writes that he still benefits from the platform because she relays news from her account to him.

Immigration attorney Richard Herman says he's very busy doing "risk assessments," telling students to delete social media posts but not entire accounts as the Trump administration cracks down on immigration.

After a week of fighting and conflicting accounts, militants with the Islamic State have reportedly captured Iraq's largest dam. The development spells danger for much of Iraq's civilian population.

Fast-fashion brands have only upped the production with ultra-fast fashion garments, made in as little as a week, full of plastics and short-lasting, now accounting for up to a third of the entire industry.

The rooftop solar business is a big source of consumer complaints. The industry is working to repair its reputation. Here’s how you can protect yourself.

The news site Colorado Sun was created by Denver journalists dismayed over slashing cuts by the Denver Post's hedge fund owners. Now The Sun and a new foundation are taking over 24 suburban papers.