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The amount of money you should save each month will vary based on your goals. Here’s what to know.
It’s a low interest rate environment, but there are ways to earn more on your money.
Most people know they should be saving a portion of their income, but they might not grasp all of the benefits of doing so. Saving is an important habit to get into for a number of reasons — it helps [...]
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Even on a limited budget, small intentional changes can go a long way to help you build a savings cushion and have greater peace of mind.
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The "Bankrate Partner average" is calculated from the average of the top savings account offers from the institutions we track, included on this page as of 07/12/2025. "National average" is determined by Bankrate's comprehensive national survey of savings accounts and CDs.
The "Bankrate Partner average" is calculated from the average of the top savings account offers from the institutions we track, included on this page as of 07/12/2025. "National average" is determined by Bankrate's comprehensive national survey of savings accounts and CDs.
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0.57%APY
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Big banks pay just 0.01% APY while online banks offer 4.4%. Your $10,000 could earn $897 more over two years. Learn how to switch without changing banks.
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