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Liz Knueven

Personal Finance Reporter

Liz was a personal finance reporter at Insider.

Before joining Insider, she wrote about financial and automotive topics as a freelancer for brands like LendingTree and Credit Karma.

She earned her bachelor's degree in writing from The Savannah College of Art and Design. She lives and works in Cincinnati, Ohio. Find her on Twitter at @lizknueven.

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A financial planner explains how much you should have in emergency savings if you're retiring soon — and when to use it

Keeping a larger emergency fund in retirement could help you cover medical expenses, and save your retirement fund during a downturn.

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Average Savings Account Interest Rates: A Comprehensive Guide

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Best Ways to Borrow Money: A Comprehensive Guide

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Average Money Market Account Rates: Maximizing Your Savings Potential

Discover average money market rates by bank type, how they're determined, and how to find the most competitive rates for a money market account.

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5 signs you're keeping too much money in your checking account

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