Online high yield savings accounts consistently outperform brick-and-mortar banks because their rates closely track short-term Treasury yields and Fed policy.
Always compare ongoing yields against teaser rates, then verify minimum balance requirements and monthly fees before moving your cash.
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Savings account rates closely track short-term Treasury yields and the Fed’s policy stance. A strong online HYSA pays well above a typical brick-and-mortar savings account. Compare ongoing yields rather than teasers, and check minimums and monthly fees before moving cash.
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