Both CDs and high-yield savings accounts allow you to earn interest, but one may stand out over the other next year.

When you die, if you haven't listed a joint owner or beneficiary for your savings account, your bank will typically freeze your account and verify whether a will exists before distributing the funds.

Rates on savings accounts are about the same compared to last week. You can now earn as much as 5.84% on your savings.

Today's best high-yield savings accounts offer up to 5.00% APY -- see top rates and choose the perfect place to help your ...

A high-yield savings account can help you earn the most.

Curious how much money Americans keep in their checking and savings? This data shows where you fall by age, household, and education level.

With more than 15 years of experience crafting content about all aspects of personal finance, Michael Benninger knows how to identify smart moves for your money. His work has been published by Intuit, ...

The Fed announced another quarter-point rate cut yesterday, and while many high-yield savings accounts (HYSAs) are still paying between 4.00% and 5.00% APY, that may not last much longer. After ...

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rate on October 29, marking its second quarter-point cut of 2025. Many savers assume that it's too late to lock in good rates after a rate cut, but the truth is ...

Note: Annual percentage yields (APYs) shown are as of Nov. 20, 2025. Bankrate’s editorial team validates this information regularly, typically monthly. APYs may have changed since they were last ...