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For some online bank customers, not all high-yield savings accounts are equal

Feb 29, 2024
Online-centric bank customers with high-yield savings accounts aren’t getting the bang for their buck. 
“Make sure you're checking your statements or your online banking portal and seeing what your rate is there," says Wall Street Journal reporter Rachel Ensign.
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As bank account yields fall, deposits are on the rise

Nov 12, 2020
People have been seeking safety for their money during the pandemic. With fewer things to spend it on, the cash piles up.
People wait to use an ATM outside a Chase branch in New York City.
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