Interest rates on savings accounts determine the annual percentage yield (APY) your deposited cash earns over time. Banks use these rates to pay you for holding funds, typically compounding daily or monthly. Savers benefit most—especially those building emergency funds or short-term goals—while high-yield accounts offer better returns than traditional ones, helping your money outpace inflation.
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