Tag Archives: Yield

What Is The Difference Between Yield And Rate On My Savings Bonds?

By Increase Savings | Published: December 6, 2009

i have some to cash in and found the same interest rate but different yields. i would rather keep a few that earn the most money. i have 237 bonds to weed through.

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What Savings Accounts Have The Highest Annual Percentage Yield?

By Increase Savings | Published: November 25, 2009

What is the annual percentage yield and is the institution reputable?

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How Will The Fed's Rate Cut Affect High Yield Savings Accounts?

By Increase Savings | Published: June 5, 2009

Today, Ben Bernanke announced that the Fed will cut a key interest rate. What effect, if any, will this have on high yield online savings accounts (like ING for example)? Will the accounts’ interest rates lower as well, will they rise, or will they stay the same? Will it have any effect at all?

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How Reliable And Safe Is It To Invest My Money In Emigrant Or Another Online High Yield Savings Account?

By Increase Savings | Published: June 1, 2009

I want to invest in a High Yield Savings Account so my money is accessible if I will need it. I’ve been told ingdirect and emigrant bank is the way to go with the highest rates. Emigrant bank is 4.70% apy. I just wondered how safe these are to use. They are FDIC Insured, but [...]

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