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A savings account's goal is not only to help your money grow faster through interest accrual but also to help you fund your future financial goals.

What is a Savings Account?

 

A savings account is a type of bank account that allows you to make deposits and withdrawals and earn interest over time. Opening an account is the same process as opening an interest checking account. 

 

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How Does a Savings Account Work?

 

You will follow the same process to open a savings account as an interest checking account. Once your money is in your account, interest will then start to accrue. Interest is the rate at which your savings earn money from the bank. 

 

A savings account's goal is not only to help your money grow faster through interest accrual but also to help you fund your future financial goals. However, with this, you are limited to the number of times you can withdraw from your account before having to pay a fee.

 

According to Regulation D, you are limited to 6 withdrawals per month from your savings account. Exceeding the limit will cause you to pay a penalty to your bank or credit union.

 

Interest rates on savings accounts vary. Banks and credit unions may change their rates at any time, with the exception of promotions that promise a fixed rate until a specified date. Generally, the higher the rate, the more likely it is to fluctuate.

 

Changes in the federal funds rate can cause financial institutions to change their deposit rates. Some financial institutions provide high-yield savings accounts that are worth researching before opening.

 

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