All savings accounts are not created equal. While the national average savings rate is only 0.42%, today's top savings accounts earn up to 5% annual percentage yield (APY). That means your money can grow much faster if you put it in the right account.

Many high-yield savings accounts offer interest rates higher than the national average. Find the best high-yield savings accounts by shopping around, including credit unions, comm

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.