The Federal Reserve meets eight times a year to announce its benchmark federal-funds rate (sometimes called the Fed rate).

Savings account yields are much higher than a few years ago Top rates may fall if the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates ...

The main risk in a high-yield savings account is rate fluctuation. The APY can drop if the interest-rate environment changes.

Even with the recent Fed cut, savers still have dozens of options to earn 4%–5%. See which savings, CD, brokerage, and ...

Meanwhile, when the Fed decides to raise rates, it usually has the inverse effect, in that it will typically lead interest ...

A federal judge rejected Capital One's $425 million settlement with depositors who said they were cheated out of high ...

Savers still have plenty to be happy about. Many high-yield savings accounts (HYSAs) are offering between 4.00% and 5.00% APY -- a big improvement over the near-zero rates at most big banks. That said ...

The highest money market account rate available today is 4.22% Changes from the Fed or your bank can quickly change money ...

The Federal Reserve just cut rates. Find out what that means for your finances Written By Written by Staff Money Writer, WSJ | Buy Side Molly Grace is a staff money writer at Buy Side covering banking ...

A high-yield savings account can help you earn the most on your savings Staff Personal Finance Editor, Buy Side Valerie Morris is a staff editor at Buy Side and a personal finance expert. Getting the ...

Savers are still getting solid returns for now. Many high-yield savings accounts (HYSAs) are offering between 4.00% and 5.00% APY -- a big improvement over the near-zero rates most big banks continue ...