High-yield savings accounts do more than offer great savings rates to grow your money faster.
They also provide easy access to your savings should you need it.
Here’s where you might find some of today’s top savings rates.
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Unlike a high-yielding savings account, a traditional savings account usually offers just pennies on your savings.
What features should you look for in a savings account?
It doesn’t hurt to shop around for better rates to earn more interest while high rates are around.
Experts recommend comparing rates, offers and fees once a year.
Each account received a score between one (lowest) and five (highest).
None of the banks on our list charge monthly maintenance fees.
Accounts that impose restrictive residency requirements or fees for exceeding monthly transaction limits may also be rated lower.
*APYs as of Dec. 31, 2024, based on the banks we track at CNET.
Weekly percentage increase/decrease from Dec. 23, 2024, to Dec. 30, 2024.