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Banking In Boston Boston is home to some pretty popular banks, but those big names do not always reap the best rewards. Below you'll find the top savings, checking, and certificate deposit accounts in the city. CD Checking Savings Tremont Credit Union 5.25% High Earning CD with Short Term APY Institution Min. Deposit 5.38% River Works Credit Union $500 5.30% Leader Bank $1,000 5.25% Needham Bank $1,000 5.25% Rockland Trust $1,000 5.25% Tremont Credit Union $500 5.15% Mass Bay Credit Union $500 5.05% Eastern Bank $2,500 5.01% Wells Fargo $5,000 5.00% Chase Bank $0 5.00% First Republic $10,000 5.00% The Cooperative Bank $1,000 5.00% Berkshire Bank $1,000 5.00% TD Bank $250 5.00% Metro Credit Union $500 5.00% Citizens $25,000 5.00% Merrimack Valley Credit Union $15,000 5.00% Brookline Bank $5,000 Last Updated: May 3, 2024 Bear Market Most CD, savings, and checking account rates (in Boston) are staying the same or declining. We compare Boston banking in one place, so that you can feel more confident about where you hold your money. We only list institutions that are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). Institutions offer many more financial products. We list the ones that we think are best for stay-at-home moms. Please know there are online banks that may have better profiles (terms, rates, experiences, etc). This list is for stay-at-home moms that may need to stash some cash locally. ​We believe strategically structuring finances is the secret sauce to helping stay-at-home moms earn more with what they have. Please know that numbers do not tell the whole story. Customer service, convenience, security, privacy practices, ease of use, and more can make an entity more appealing despite not having the highest rates. We can not vouch for every institution that we list. Instead we want to make sure you know you have options. You'll want to choose a place that compliments your unique needs. While we try our best to provide accurate information, please refer to each institution for the most current details. Institutions change their offerings often, and we can not be responsible for any errors or omissions. Some rates are based on Boston-area zip codes and may vary by location. ​ We are not sponsored or endorsed by any banking institution. This list is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to recommend any product or service. We simply want to make it easier for you to shop around and discover an institution that best serves you! Interest Earning Checking Accounts (In Boston) They're great for paying bills. Savings Accounts With The Lowest Rates (In Boston) If you find your bank on this list - don't worry. Metro Credit Union vs City Of Boston Credit Union Guess which one is bigger...

Love The Journey What's New? Surprise Me! 4 min 12 Unforgettable Flowers To Look Out For (In Boston) Flowers aren’t just pretty to look at -- they are the superstars of nature! 2 min What Are Milk Catchers (+ When To Wear Them)? They catch surprise leaks! 4 min Behind The Game: Diaper Dash With no coding experience, I was excited to gamify this real-life drama. 2 min Which Grocery Store Is The Least Expensive (In Boston)? It depends on what you buy. 2 min How Much Is 1 Robux? One Robux can range from $0.01 to $0.001 ... 3 min 8 Famous Animated Puffs (+ How To Mimic The Looks) Our roundup features Orange Blossom and Kendall. 2 min Why Mastering The Afro is Important (For Kids)? The fro is the first style a child can proudly do on their own. 4 min 5 Fun Scratch Games (for Water Enthusiasts) Did you know you could recreate beach vibes, boat rides, and underwater quests on Scratch? 4 min Boston Playgroups (For Ages 5 & Under) Playgroups are a fun way to meet new families. 3 min Baby Hair Growth Stages (Explained) Similar to any natural process, you don’t want to rush the growth. 1 min 9 Hilarious Gifts For Stay-At-Home Moms Try not to laugh ... 4 min Boston's 100+ Playgrounds (By Neighborhood) A list to help you go playground hopping.

DommiesBlessed Puzzle An online jigsaw puzzle featuring one of DommiesBlessed toddlers with her doll. You can choose the level of difficulty by increasing the puzzle pieces from 10 to 850. You can also invite anyone to solve the puzzle with you using a secret code. Lastly, the "edges only" feature allows you to get rid of all the inside pieces and focus on completing the perimeter of the puzzle. Good luck! More Games You May Love... Back to Games

23 Books For Little Builders You can borrow these books for FREE through the Boston Public Library (BPL) or preview them through our affiliate link on Amazon. Discover the signs of a budding engineer, like an inquisitive child asking how things work. As well as the many different types of engineers, such as an electrical engineer, a mechanical engineer, a civil engineer, and more. Available for FREE on ComCat (Massachusetts Library Catalog). Preview Borrow Builders Baby engineer learns how a bird, plane and rocket stay in the air. Preview Borrow Builders Learn the alphabet through engineering terms like aqueduct and beam. Not yet available at the Boston Public Library. Preview Borrow Builders An adorable story about building a tree house you can sing to the tune of "London Bridges." Preview Borrow Builders Nick and Nack turn the paper towel roll into a telescope. Preview Borrow Builders Meet a self-taught engineer who loved building things as a child. His inventions included making a rocket from scratch, a robot, a sound system and later one of the top selling toys in the world -- a water gun. Preview Borrow Builders You'll travel through history and the world to witness floating cities, pod playgrounds, bridges, palaces, castles and more. You'll discover why communities were designed based on climate and proximity to natural resources. As well as witness the simple and complex shapes used in architectural design today. You'll also meet architects who are creating carbon-positive buildings, which are buildings that produce more energy than they consume. A lovely book for budding architects which covers the art of design and construction. Preview Borrow Builders Load more More Lists You May Love... Engineers In The City Back to BookList About BookList We love compiling lists of books that share similar themes. So we created a digital bookshelf, where you can find unique lists like Characters with Fros and Moms with their Sons. If you have a theme you think we should cover, please let us know here -- and we'll try our best! Games Quiz Tips Spot The Difference Can you spot the differences in these bookish scenes? Try It! Love word searches? We created a book-themed one just for you! Play it here!

Baby Hair Predictor Getting ready for your little one's gorgeous crown? Curious which texture(s) they will have? Answer a few short questions about you and your partner's hair and we'll let you know. This quiz is just for fun! More Games You May Love... Back to Games

Fall Sailing After School 2022 $0 - $100 Ages 10+ Photo: Moe via Piers Park Sailing Instagram Sep 12 - Oct 21 4:00pm - 6:00pm Piers Park Sailing Center Yearly The Piers Park Sailing Center offers an after school program from Monday through Thursday during the fall. Students will learn the science of sailing including safety, navigation, marine science and more. You can check out the full sailing curriculum here. There are 2 weeks sessions on the following dates: Session 1: September 12-23 Session 2: September 26-October 7 Session 3: October 11-21 Maximum 1 session per student (East Boston eligible for 2). $0-100 depending on family income, geographic location, and disability status. Enroll here. Video by L. Soolkin Source Feedback Books You May Love... The following stories are geared towards younger readers and families who love picture books. Boston Month-By-Month 1 min May in Boston (With Kids) Boston is heating up! 1 min April in Boston (With Kids) ...let the Earth day celebrations begin!! 1 min March in Boston (With Kids) Cherry blossom season is here! More Events You May Love... Learn to Fish 2022 About FamilyFun We're collecting cool experiences in (and around) the city -- and sharing them with you! Think of us as matchmakers between awesome programming and young families looking to create sweet memories! If you're ever looking for kid-friendly events — we’ll be here!! You can visit our calendar anytime to find tons of free (and close to free) things to do in Boston. While we try our best to update content, information changes faster than we can keep up. For example, events have been cancelled or postponed due to weather and/or other emergencies. We may also unintentionally make a mistake. Please confirm details before heading out with your little one(s). You can do so by clicking on the "source" button below the map above. If you choose to sign up for different events, the organizations will often reach out to you directly. Event images belong to their respective owners and are used under CC BY-SA 3.0. If you know of an event you think our visitors will love, please let us know here. And if we listed your event and you would like it removed, please reach out here. Back to FamilyFun Back to FamilyFun

26 Fairy Tale Remakes You can borrow these books for FREE through the Boston Public Library (BPL) or preview them through our affiliate link on Amazon. A little red riding hood remake with guest appearances from popular fairytale characters like the three little pigs, baby bear, the seven dwarfs, Humpty Dumpty and more. In this version Little Red teams up with the Big Bad Wolf in hopes of winning new skates in a skating competition. Preview Borrow Fairy Tale Remakes A 1-minute version of "The Wizard of Oz." Preview Borrow Fairy Tale Remakes A 1-minute version of "Alice in Wonderland." Preview Borrow Fairy Tale Remakes An urban version of "Jack and the Beanstalk." Available for FREE on ComCat (Massachusetts Library Catalog). Preview Borrow Fairy Tale Remakes A 1-minute remake of "The Princess and the Pea." Preview Borrow Fairy Tale Remakes After firing her dad, Shailey creates a job post for a new bedtime storyteller. Fairy tale look-a-likes, such as Goldilocks and Snow White apply for the job. Preview Borrow Fairy Tale Remakes Based on the tv show "Super Why," this version of Goldilocks and the Three Bears slightly changes the story to help Whyatt solve a personal problem with his brother. Preview Borrow Fairy Tale Remakes Load more More Lists You May Love... Moana Princess Tiana Back to BookList About BookList We love compiling lists of books that share similar themes. So we created a digital bookshelf, where you can find unique lists like Characters with Fros and Moms with their Sons. If you have a theme you think we should cover, please let us know here -- and we'll try our best! Games Quiz Tips Spot The Difference Can you spot the differences in these bookish scenes? Try It! Love word searches? We created a book-themed one just for you! Play it here!

Bike Repair Workshop 2022 Free Family-Friendly PhotoL Boston Public Library Tuesday, Dec 13 4:30pm - 6:00pm Egleston Branch 1x Learn more about bikes with this hands-on bike repair workshop. Bring your own bike, or practice on sample ones provided by the instructors. All ages welcome. While you're there, consider borrowing books about bikes. Source Feedback Books You May Love... The following stories are geared towards younger readers and families who love picture books. Boston Month-By-Month 1 min May in Boston (With Kids) Boston is heating up! 1 min April in Boston (With Kids) ...let the Earth day celebrations begin!! 1 min March in Boston (With Kids) Cherry blossom season is here! More Events You May Love... New Year's Eve Midnight Fireworks 2022 Waterfront Ice Sculpture Stroll 2023 About FamilyFun We're collecting cool experiences in (and around) the city -- and sharing them with you! Think of us as matchmakers between awesome programming and young families looking to create sweet memories! If you're ever looking for kid-friendly events — we’ll be here!! You can visit our calendar anytime to find tons of free (and close to free) things to do in Boston. While we try our best to update content, information changes faster than we can keep up. For example, events have been cancelled or postponed due to weather and/or other emergencies. We may also unintentionally make a mistake. Please confirm details before heading out with your little one(s). You can do so by clicking on the "source" button below the map above. If you choose to sign up for different events, the organizations will often reach out to you directly. Event images belong to their respective owners and are used under CC BY-SA 3.0. If you know of an event you think our visitors will love, please let us know here. And if we listed your event and you would like it removed, please reach out here. Back to FamilyFun Back to FamilyFun

9 Books in the "You Should Meet" Series You can borrow these books for FREE through the Boston Public Library (BPL) or preview them through our affiliate link on Amazon. Meet the woman who opened the door for so many politicians. Preview Borrow You Should Meet Series Meet the Hawaiian Olympian who grew up on the beach, won world-swimming records and showed the world how to ride the tallest waves. He also taught others about water safety, was nicknamed the "Human Fish," and is the reason life guards today have rescue boards. Preview Borrow You Should Meet Series Meet the scientist, doctor, dancer, teacher and author who made history. This beautifully illustrated and easy to read chapter book introduces readers to the life of Mae Jemison. Mae was the youngest of three born to a carpenter and teacher. She had big dreams and accomplished feats others couldn't imagine -- all because she believed in herself. Preview Borrow You Should Meet Series An early chapter book for Misty fans. You'll learn about Misty's early life living in a big family with her mom. You'll discover that Misty fell in love with gymnastics and taught herself how to do a backbend and cartwheel. Misty also choreographed her own dance and fell in love with being on stage. Misty worked very hard and overcame many obstacles to ultimately become a principal dancer for the American Ballet. Preview Borrow You Should Meet Series Preview Borrow You Should Meet Series Preview Borrow You Should Meet Series Preview Borrow You Should Meet Series Load more More Lists You May Love... Black History Month Women's Herstory Month Back to BookList About BookList We love compiling lists of books that share similar themes. So we created a digital bookshelf, where you can find unique lists like Characters with Fros and Moms with their Sons. If you have a theme you think we should cover, please let us know here -- and we'll try our best! Games Quiz Tips Spot The Difference Can you spot the differences in these bookish scenes? Try It! Love word searches? We created a book-themed one just for you! Play it here!

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