High-yield savings accounts can help protect your money’s purchasing power by earning returns that outpace inflation.

A savings account is often the best place to set aside funds for emergencies and short-term financial goals. It provides easy access to your money, and some savings accounts even earn interest rates ...

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Your savings account has a variable interest rate, so your bank can choose to raise or lower that rate at any time. Due to this, the yield you’re currently earning might not be the same as it was last ...

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