{"id":548,"date":"2025-04-17T10:00:13","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T10:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pacific-hydro.com\/?p=548"},"modified":"2025-04-18T23:01:14","modified_gmt":"2025-04-18T23:01:14","slug":"high-yield-savings-account-rates-today-april-17-2025-rates-are-steady","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.pacific-hydro.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/17\/high-yield-savings-account-rates-today-april-17-2025-rates-are-steady\/","title":{"rendered":"High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today: April 17, 2025 \u2013 Rates Are Steady"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"embed-ui-widget-iframe-6802d852ea017-container\" style=\"width:100%;overflow:hidden\" data-ecom-container=\"{&quot;componentTitle&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;componentType&quot;:&quot;Embed UI Widget&quot;}\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"key-takeaways-wrapper\">\n<h2 class=\"key-takeaways-wrapper__title\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<div class=\"key-takeaways-content block-contents\">\n<ul>\n<li>Savings account yields are much higher than a few years ago<\/li>\n<li>Top rates may fall if the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates<\/li>\n<li>Online banks tend to offer the best yields available<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Rates on savings accounts are the same compared to one week ago. You can now earn as much as 5.84% on your savings.<\/p>\n<p>In the market for an account where you can park some cash? Here&#8217;s a look at some of the best savings rates you can find today.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related<\/strong>: <span data-ecom-container=\"{&quot;componentTitle&quot;:&quot;Find the Best High-Yield Savings Accounts Of 2025&quot;,&quot;componentType&quot;:&quot;Incontent Link&quot;}\"><a>Find the Best High-Yield Savings Accounts Of 2025<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>!function(){&#8220;use strict&#8221;;window.addEventListener(&#8220;message&#8221;,(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data[&#8220;datawrapper-height&#8221;]){var e=document.querySelectorAll(&#8220;iframe&#8221;);for(var t in a.data[&#8220;datawrapper-height&#8221;])for(var r=0;r&lt;e.length;r++)if(e[r].contentWindow===a.source){var i=a.data[&quot;datawrapper-height&quot;][t]+&quot;px&quot;;e[r].style.height=i}}}))}(); <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traditional Savings Account Rates Today<\/h2>\n<p>Traditional savings accounts, often called &#8220;statement savings accounts&#8221; in the banking industry, were notorious for paying puny interest rates for more than a decade after the Great Recession. But you can find much higher yields now, especially from <span data-ecom-container=\"{&quot;componentTitle&quot;:&quot;online banks&quot;,&quot;componentType&quot;:&quot;Incontent Link&quot;}\"><a>online banks<\/a><\/span> and credit unions.<\/p>\n<p>The highest yield on a standard savings account with a $2,500 minimum deposit amount within the last week has been 5.84%, according to data from Curinos. If you spot a basic savings account with a rate in that ballpark, you&#8217;ve done well for yourself.<\/p>\n<p>Today&#8217;s <span data-ecom-container=\"{&quot;componentTitle&quot;:&quot;average APY&quot;,&quot;componentType&quot;:&quot;Incontent Link&quot;}\"><a>average APY<\/a><\/span> for a traditional savings account is 0.22%, Curinos says. APY, or annual percentage yield, reflects the actual return your account will earn during one year. It accounts for compound interest, which is the interest that accrues on the interest in your account.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today<\/h2>\n<p><span data-ecom-container=\"{&quot;componentTitle&quot;:&quot;High-yield savings accounts&quot;,&quot;componentType&quot;:&quot;Incontent Link&quot;}\"><a>High-yield savings accounts<\/a><\/span> typically pay considerably more interest than conventional savings accounts. But the trade-off is you may have to jump through some hoops to earn that higher rate, such as becoming a member of a <span data-ecom-container=\"{&quot;componentTitle&quot;:&quot;credit union&quot;,&quot;componentType&quot;:&quot;Incontent Link&quot;}\"><a>credit union<\/a><\/span> or putting down a large deposit.<\/p>\n<p>On high-yield accounts requiring a minimum deposit of $10,000, today&#8217;s best interest rate is 4.88%. That&#8217;s about the same as last week.<\/p>\n<p>The average APY for those accounts is now 0.22% APY, unchanged from a week ago.<\/p>\n<p>On high-yield savings accounts with a minimum opening deposit of $25,000, the highest rate available today is 4.40%. You&#8217;ll be in good shape if you can nail down an account offering a rate close to that.<\/p>\n<p>The current average is 0.24% APY for a high-yield account with a $25,000 minimum deposit.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Choose A High-Yield Savings Account<\/h2>\n<p>Start by comparing the best yields available on the market. There&#8217;s no point in opening a high-yield savings account if you&#8217;re not actually earning a high yield.<\/p>\n<p>But the interest rate shouldn&#8217;t be the only factor you take into account. Consider whether a prospective account has a minimum deposit &#8211; and if you can meet it.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll also want to watch out for fees. Savings accounts can come with monthly maintenance fees, excess transaction fees (if you make more than a certain number of withdrawals in a given month) and other pesky charges that can eat into your returns.<\/p>\n<p>And before you apply for a new account, explore the reputation and safety of the bank or <span data-ecom-container=\"{&quot;componentTitle&quot;:&quot;credit union&quot;,&quot;componentType&quot;:&quot;Incontent Link&quot;}\"><a>credit union<\/a><\/span> by checking the reviews, seeing what people have to say about customer service and finding out how the financial institution responds to consumer questions.<\/p>\n<p>Choose a bank that&#8217;s insured by the <span data-ecom-container=\"{&quot;componentTitle&quot;:&quot;FDIC&quot;,&quot;componentType&quot;:&quot;Incontent Link&quot;}\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fdic.gov\/resources\/bankers\/national-rates\/index.html\">FDIC<\/a><\/span> or a credit union insured by the NCUA. Those agencies provide up to $250,000 in insurance per depositor and bank for each account ownership category.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Methodology<\/h2>\n<p>Curinos determines the average rates for savings accounts by focusing on those intended for personal use. Certain <span data-ecom-container=\"{&quot;componentTitle&quot;:&quot;types of savings accounts&quot;,&quot;componentType&quot;:&quot;Incontent Link&quot;}\"><a>types of savings accounts<\/a><\/span> &#8211; such as relationship-based accounts and accounts designed for youths, seniors and students &#8211; are not considered in the calculation.<\/p>\n<div id=\"embed-ui-widget-iframe-6802d852ea060-container\" style=\"width:100%;overflow:hidden\" data-ecom-container=\"{&quot;componentTitle&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;componentType&quot;:&quot;Embed UI Widget&quot;}\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"faq-title\" id=\"\">\n\tFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<div class=\"main-faqs\">\n<div class=\"faqs\">\n<div class=\"faq-question\">\n<div class=\"plus-minus\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"question-text\">What is a good interest rate for a savings account?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-answer wysiwyg-content\">\n<p>The best high-yield savings account pays 5.84% now, according to Curinos data, so you&#8217;ll want to aim for an account that delivers a yield in that ballpark.<\/p>\n<p>But rates aren&#8217;t everything. You want an account that charges few fees, offers great customer service and has a track record of being a stable institution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faqs\">\n<div class=\"faq-question\">\n<div class=\"plus-minus\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"question-text\">How are savings account interest rates determined?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-answer wysiwyg-content\">\n<p>Savings yields are variable and can change depending on economic conditions or a bank&#8217;s particular financial need. Usually rates are influenced by the federal funds rate, meaning that a bank tends to raise or lower its rates along with the Fed.<\/p>\n<p>Online banks and credit unions tend to offer the best yields because they can pass along savings from low overhead while also striving to attract new customers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways Savings account yields are much higher than a few years ago Top rates may fall if the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates Online banks tend to offer the best yields available Rates on savings accounts are the same compared to one week ago. 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