3 days ago · NerdWallet's list of the best savings accounts feature options with great customer service, higher-than-average interest rates and low or no fees.

What is a savings account? A savings account is a deposit account that typically earns interest, is federally insured and held at a financial institution, such as a bank or credit union.

3 days ago · The best high-yield savings accounts have low minimums and fees, are easy to open and pay high rates.

Apr 8, 2025 · Many are saving money in a bank account each month, but some working Americans (23%) aren’t sure how much they’re putting away, according to a new NerdWallet survey.

5 days ago · Compare top interest rates and find the best no-fee high-interest savings accounts (HISAs) in Canada.

The Fed lowered its benchmark interest rate three times in 2025. Excellent rates are still available on savings accounts, but they are trending lower.

Checking accounts give you many free ways to access your money, while savings accounts have higher interest rates. Learn about other ways they differ.

Knowing how types of savings accounts differ can help you decide which one best fits the way you want to save money.

Feb 4, 2025 · A savings account is a bank account that lets you store your money securely while typically earning interest. These accounts are ideal for short-term financial goals.

Knowing how to open a savings account means knowing how to make your money work hard for you. Your balance grows in an account with strong rates and low fees.