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High-yield savings accounts
The best high-yield savings accounts
You shouldn't be paying anything to bank! In fact, the bank should be paying you because they have the privilege of handling your cash. Explore the modules below to see how you can get the most juice from your bank.
If you did any of the following in 2023: | Traditional bank | DIYFi rec. solution |
Held an emergency fund of $10K | Earned $47 in interest | Earned $435 in interest |
Withdrew cash from an ATM unaffiliated with your bank | Paid $4 per trans. | Paid $0 per trans. |
Withdrew cash abroad | Paid 3% foreign transaction fee + ATM fees | Paid $0 per trans. |
Note: Savings account interest rate and ATM fee estimates from Bankrate.
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