Widespread confusion about interest rates on savings accounts

Most people have savings accounts, but according to a new study, many are unaware of how their money actually grows. Commissioned by LendingClub and conducted by Talker Research, a new survey of 2,000 Americans revealed that 89% are at least familiar with one type of savings account, with the most well-known among them being standard […]

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Critics Warn “Trump Accounts” Won’t Address Most Families’ Needs

The program is “another giveaway to the richest Americans that leaves everyone else further behind," one critic said.

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It looks like five percent pays the most
For the new normal savings accounts host
But that's just a facade
Interest rates will fade
Won't last forever, so make the most!

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http://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/new-normal-interest-rate-savings-accounts-2023-6

It looks like 5% is becoming the new normal for savings accounts

Multiple banks and credit unions are offering 5% APY on savings accounts — sometimes more. Interest rates don't last forever, so they will go back down.

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Apple Card Now Has a High-Interest Savings Account

Apple has been slowly building out its financial services over the past few years. Following last month’s launch of a buy-now-pay-later service, Apple will now let you set up a savings account connected to your Apple Card.

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