Karen Bennett

Consider these four factors when choosing the right high-yield savings account.

With a checking account, you can quickly spend money or pay bills using debit cards, writing a check or via an electronic fund transfer.

Ready to invest $100,000 in a high-yield savings account? Here’s what you could earn with the most competitive rates versus the national average.

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Whether you’re making payments online, using a debit card, or writing a physical check, a checking account is a necessity for most people. Here are some of the most-widely available types of checking accounts offered at banks and credit unions.

Take a look at the days when CDs were offering investors double-digit returns.

When the Federal Reserve hikes interest rates, some banks follow suit by increasing rates on their high-yield savings accounts.

No matter the economic environment, there are ways to earn more on your money. Consider these strategies.

Online-only banks often earn you higher fees while charging less interest, but many don’t accept cash deposits. Here are the best online banks that do.

Check out Bankrate’s savings picks to help you start off on a long financial future.

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It’s a low interest rate environment, but there are ways to earn more on your money.

As the Fed is cutting interest rates, consider these certificates of deposit (CDs).

Compare the best high-yield savings rates as of September 12, 2025. APYs up to 4.35%. See top accounts now.

AI is already transforming how we bank, including helping you manage your money and keep it safe. But there are potential downsides.

Compare the best high-yield savings rates as of September 11, 2025. APYs up to 4.35%. See top accounts now.

Compare the best high-yield savings rates as of September 10, 2025. APYs up to 4.35%. See top accounts now.