The clock is ticking on the high interest rates on deposits that we've come to expect. With rates rapidly changing, how can you be sure that you're getting the best interest rate? We monitor rates ...

The best high yield saving accounts are currently earning an annual percentage yield (APY) of 4% or more. Our list of ...

Some also offer rewards or earn interest. In 2025, Discover® Cashback Debit won NerdWallet’s annual award for best overall checking account. Checking accounts are covered by federal insurance, either ...

Not all checking accounts pay interest. Among those that do, the numbers are pretty dismal — the average only pays 0.07%, according to the latest government data. Despite those low returns, dozens of ...

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High-yield savings account rates have surprisingly held steady after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates last week. As of ...