Today's top high-yield savings rates are higher than they've been in years. You can earn upwards of 4.00% or even 4.50% on some savings accounts — more than 10 times the current national average rate ...

Editor's Note: APYs listed in this article are up-to-date as of the time of publication. They may fluctuate (up or down) as the Fed rate changes. CNBC Select will update as changes are made public.

APY is an abbreviation for “annual percentage yield,” which is the percentage that indicates how much interest a bank account, such as a certificate of deposit (CD) or a high-yield savings account, ...

When researching savings accounts, you’ll likely come across two key figures: Annual percentage yield (APY) and interest rate. While they may seem similar, understanding their nuances is important for ...

A competitive high-yield savings account can help you add as much as 5% APY to your saving balance in today's economy. These high-earning accounts are typically offered by online-only banks or online ...

Dear Dr. Don, I was told by one bank that a certificate of deposit's interest yield is when money stays in the account to maturity and the rate is if you were to receive a monthly check for the ...

Editor's Note: APYs listed in this article are up-to-date as of the time of publication. They may fluctuate (up or down) as the Fed rate changes. CNBC Select will update as changes are made public.

APY stands for annual percentage yield, which provides a full picture of how much interest you can earn on savings over one year. APY includes compound interest, or "interest on interest." Interest ...