What Would a Fed Rate Cut Mean for My High-Yield Savings Account?

This is it. Everybody’s expecting the Federal Reserve to announce a cut in borrowing rates later today, and investors have been practically jumping for joy. Savers? Not so much. The Fed’s borrowing ... Read More

Fed Cuts Interest Rates by 0.25 Points. Here's What It Means for Savings and CDs

Savings and CD rates are likely to decline after the Federal Reserve's 25-basis-point rate cut. See how much they might change -- and what you should do now. Read More

Will a high-yield savings account be worth it after a September Fed rate cut?

Interest rates on these accounts were up to 5.50%, approximately, meaning savers would earn $5.50 for every $100 deposited. And, unlike certificate of deposit (CD) accounts, no penalties would be ... Read More

After the Fed Meeting, Seven High-Yield Savings Accounts Worth Your While

The Fed cut rates at its September meeting. While it lowers APYs on savings accounts, these high-yield options still earn you an excellent return. Read More

Today's High-Yield Savings Rates for September 15, 2025: Up to 4.60%

A high-yield savings account can help you earn the most. Read More

Today's Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates: August 15, 2025 -- Earn up to 5.00% APY

At Motley Fool Money, we rate savings accounts on a five-star scale (1 = poor, 5 = best). We evaluate all savings accounts across four main criteria: annual percentage yield (APY), brand and ... Read More

High-yield savings rates today: August 11, 2025 | Top-notch accounts continue offering yields above 4% APY

The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at its July 30 meeting, signaling that high-yield savings account rates may remain high for some time to come — even if they dip slightly from week to ... Read More

Here are 4 ways lower interest rates could affect your personal finances

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted interest rate cuts could be coming soon in a speech on Friday, a move that could affect everyone from global markets to individual Americans. Powell ... Read More

Today's High-Yield Savings Rates for August 22, 2025: Up to 4.60%

A high-yield savings account can help you earn the most on your savings Staff Personal Finance Editor, Buy Side Valerie Morris is a staff editor at Buy Side and a personal finance expert. Getting the ... Read More