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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.

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Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Your savings account should help you grow your money, but ...

SoFi Checking and Savings is a combination checking and savings account that earns an APY of 3.30% (variable and subject to change) on the money you keep in the savings portion of the account. To earn ...

Money market accountsMMAs often come with checks and a debit card that you can use a few times a month. You probably won’t get that from a high-yield savings account. MMAs are handy if you want to get ...

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