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Here’s a closer look at some of the easiest bank accounts to open. Account details and annual percentage rates (APYs) are accurate as of October 4, 2025. *Earn up to 4.50% Annual Percentage Yield (APY ...

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The Federal Reserve recently projected a drop in interest rates into 2027 and beyond. That means today's high APYs on savings accounts will soon disappear -- and they likely won't be coming back ...