India  

Interest Rates On Savings Accounts Are Pathetic. Here's Why You Should Still Have One

Video Credit: Wochit Entertainment - Duration: 00:38s - Published
Interest Rates On Savings Accounts Are Pathetic. Here's Why You Should Still Have One

Interest Rates On Savings Accounts Are Pathetic. Here's Why You Should Still Have One

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the US Federal Reserve has lowered the federal funds rate.

According to Business Insider, that means high-yield savings account rates are going down, too.

In fact, nearly all high-yield savings accounts are decreasing their interest rates in 2020.

Consumers may wonder, why even bother with putting money into a savings account?

Even with lower rates, high-yield savings accounts earn more than checking and regular savings accounts.


You Might Like


Related videos from verified sources

Pandemic Survival Guide: How To Manage Your Money To Stay Afloat [Video]

Pandemic Survival Guide: How To Manage Your Money To Stay Afloat

People are going through tough financial times all over the planet, but that doesn't mean you can't take just a few steps to make your dollars go further. Certified Financial Planner Angela Moore says..

Credit: Wochit Business     Duration: 00:39Published
Ready To Close On A Home? Be Sure To Check If Your Bank Offers This Key Feature [Video]

Ready To Close On A Home? Be Sure To Check If Your Bank Offers This Key Feature

Traditional brick and mortar banks are notorious for offering absolutely pitiful interest rates for savings accounts. That's led to a boom in business for higher-yield online savings..

Credit: Wochit     Duration: 00:40Published
How Grasping The Amazing Principle Of Compound Interest Can Earn You Big Bucks [Video]

How Grasping The Amazing Principle Of Compound Interest Can Earn You Big Bucks

For some people, the phrase 'compound interest' conjures up dim memories of a high school teacher droning on in a quiet afternoon class. But according to Business Insider contributor Jen Glantz, being..

Credit: Wochit Business     Duration: 00:34Published