The Federal Reserve is set to increase their interest rates.
It will impact your finances, especially your high-yield savings account.
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Costs may drop, but borrowing money will be more expensive. You’ll likely being paying more interest on expenses like credit cards or mortgages.
However, this works differently if you have a high-yield savings account. Essentially, you are earning money on your savings instead of paying money in addition to your debt.
High-yield accounts can pay 20-25 more in interest rates than a traditional savings account.
Typically, high-yield savings accounts are used as emergency funds for something like unexpected job loss.
It is important to remember that with these accounts:
- APY will adjust automatically
- Making a list of all savings could be helpful
- You could qualify for bonuses
If you don’t have a high-yield savings account yet, ask if the interest offered is tiered when you’re shopping around. This will earn you different amounts depending on what’s in the account.
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