Today's high-yield savings accounts offer some of the best rates that savers have seen in a long time. But there are a few high-yield savings accounts beginning to cross a new threshold: 5% APY or ...

When you're saving money, it's important to do whatever you can to maximize what's in your account. That could mean automating your savings, paying yourself first from each paycheck or rounding up on ...

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The vast majority of banks and credit unions offer little-to-no rate of return for opening a savings account, however some deliver returns that are 13x or more the national average. Just meet the ...

At the central bank’s final meeting of the year in December, CME Group’s FedWatch tool predicts a 65% chance of another rate cut. If so, that could mean the average national deposit rate for savings ...

David McMillin writes about credit cards, mortgages, banking, taxes and travel. Based in Chicago, he writes with one objective in mind: Help readers figure out how to save more and stress less. He is ...

Multiple nationwide banks and credit unions offer savings accounts with 5% APY or more. Most of these accounts put limits on how much of your balance can earn 5% interest, though. Before you open a 5% ...

Erin Bendig has extensive experience in various areas of personal finance. She previously worked as a staff writer for Kiplinger.com, focusing primarily on savings accounts and banking. In addition, ...

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Editor's Note: APYs listed in this article are up-to-date as of the time of publication. They may fluctuate (up or down) as the Fed rate changes. CNBC Select will update as changes are made public.

Opening a money market account requires the same documentation as any other bank account including a government-issued ID and ...