Savings account rates remain steady with the highest yield at 5.84%.
Online banks and credit unions offer rates significantly higher than traditional financial institutions.
On high-yield accounts with a $10,000 minimum deposit, the best rate is 4.88%, unchanged from last week.
High-yield savings accounts may require membership in a credit union or a large deposit.
The average APY for traditional savings accounts is 0.22%, while high-yield accounts average 0.23% for $10,000 minimum deposits and 0.24% for $25,000 minimum deposits.
Interest rates on savings accounts fluctuate in response to changes in the economy and are influenced by the Federal Reserve's rate adjustments.
Financial institutions typically adjust borrowing and savings rates following Fed rate changes, occurring eight times a year.