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Aug. 12, 2025 | By Jake FitzGerald

Today's Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates: August 12, 2025 -- Earn Up to 5.00% APY

As of early August, top high-yield savings accounts offer 4.00% APY or higher -- explore today's best rates and see where your money can grow the most.
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Aug. 11, 2025 | By Ryan Wilcox

Leaving $10,000 in a Chase Savings Account Could Cost You $400 a Year

Leaving $10,000 in a Chase savings account means you could be missing out on $400 a year in interest. Learn how to earn more today.
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Aug. 11, 2025 | By Jake FitzGerald

Looking for the Best High-Yield Savings Rates on August 11, 2025? Earn up to 5.00% APY Today

Early August brings high-yield savings accounts paying 4.00% APY or more -- see today's best rates and find where your money can grow the fastest.
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Aug. 9, 2025 | By Ryan Wilcox

Keeping Your Savings in a Wells Fargo Account Could Cost You a Flight Every Year

Wells Fargo's savings account pays just 0.01% APY. See how switching to a high-yield savings account could earn you hundreds more per year.
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Aug. 9, 2025 | By Jake FitzGerald

Today's Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates for August 9, 2025 -- Earn Up to 5.00% APY

As of early August, high-yield savings accounts are offering 4.00% APY or more -- check out today's top rates and see where your money can earn the most.
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Aug. 5, 2025 | By Ryan Wilcox

Rocket Money Promises to Make Budgeting Easy. Does It Deliver?

Rocket Money has a handful of great tools designed to help you save. Here's what you'll get for as low as $6 a month.
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Aug. 3, 2025 | By Ryan Wilcox

I Lost $700 a Year in Interest With My Wells Fargo Savings Account. Why I Finally Made the Switch

I moved my savings from Wells Fargo to SoFi, and now I'm earning hundreds more in interest each year. See how you can do the same today.
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Aug. 2, 2025 | By Ryan Wilcox

Is Rocket Money Worth Paying For? Here's What You Really Get

Rocket Money Premium costs as little as $6 a month. Here's a breakdown of what you get and whether it's worth the price.
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Aug. 1, 2025 | By Joel O'Leary

The High-Yield Savings Trend Is Exploding -- Don't Miss Out

Some high-yield savings accounts are paying over 4.00% APY right now. See why this savings trend is exploding and how you can start earning more today.
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July 30, 2025 | By Brooklyn Sprunger

I Made One Simple Switch and Earned Hundreds More in Interest

Switching to a high-yield savings account in 2020 has earned me thousands in interest -- and it's still the easiest money win I've ever made.
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July 30, 2025 | By Jake FitzGerald

Here's How Big Banks Are Profiting Off Your Laziness, and What to Do About It

Big banks are quietly profiting off your low savings rate. Here's how much it's costing you and how you can fix it in minutes.
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July 30, 2025 | By Jake FitzGerald

Keeping Your Savings in a Bank of America Account Could Cost You a Flight Every Year

Keeping your money in a Bank of America savings account could be costing you hundreds of dollars a year. Here's what to do instead.
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July 29, 2025 | By Brooklyn Sprunger

3 Banking Mistakes I Made, and What You Can Learn From Them

Learn from my banking missteps -- surprise fees, low rates, and missed rewards -- and see why switching to a high-yield savings account changed everything.
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July 28, 2025 | By Jake FitzGerald

Sticking With a Bank of America Savings Account Could Cost You $5,000 Over the Next Decade

Sticking with a Bank of America savings account could quietly cost you nearly $5,000 over the next decade. Here's why it pays to switch to a high-yield account.
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July 27, 2025 | By Jake FitzGerald

This Lazy Banking Habit Could Cost You Thousands

Leaving your savings in a big bank account could cost you thousands. Here's how to fix it in just a few minutes.
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July 26, 2025 | By Brooklyn Sprunger

I Left My Big Bank -- Here's How My Savings Took Off

I tried credit unions, big banks, and online banks. Here's what worked best to save money, avoid fees, and grow my savings faster.
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July 25, 2025 | By Jake FitzGerald

Are Trump's Tariff Rebates the New Stimulus Checks? Here's What It Actually Means for You

Trump is floating rebate checks funded by tariff revenue, but they could raise prices even more. Here's what to know.
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July 25, 2025 | By Ryan Wilcox

Why I Moved My Savings and Started Earning 10x More

Traditional savings accounts pay just 0.38% APY on average. Learn how switching to a high-yield savings account could earn you hundreds more each year.
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July 24, 2025 | By Joel O'Leary

I'm Cheating on My Bank and Making 3.90% APY on the Side

I still love my big bank -- but I've been secretly earning 3.90% APY in an online savings account. Here's how much extra that's made me.
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July 23, 2025 | By Jake FitzGerald

$10,000 in Savings Earns $1 at Bank of America, but $390 at This Bank

Your bank could be costing you hundreds of dollars in lost interest every year. Here's why you need to check out high-yield savings accounts.
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July 22, 2025 | By James McClenathen

Why I'm Moving Money Out of High-Yield Savings in July 2025

If your savings account has enough money to cover emergencies, then it's time to start investing for growth. Here's where I'm putting my spare cash now.
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July 21, 2025 | By Joel O'Leary

Revenge Saving Helped Me Save $10,000 -- Here's How

I saved $10,000 in just six months using a "revenge saving" mindset. Here's how it worked -- and how you can use it to change your finances fast.
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July 20, 2025 | By Jake FitzGerald

The 4 Safest Places to Park Your Cash in July 2025

Looking for the safest place to stash your cash? Here are four low-risk options offering around 4.00% APY in July 2025.
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July 20, 2025 | By Jake FitzGerald

Switching Savings Accounts Won't Change Your Life, but It Might Pay for Your Next Flight

Still earning 0.01% on your savings? Switching to a high-yield savings account could earn you hundreds of dollars more.
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July 19, 2025 | By Brooklyn Sprunger

College Students: Don't Let Your Savings Sit in a Lousy Account

Save smarter in college with low-fee, high-interest student savings accounts. Find the best options to grow your money and avoid costly fees.