<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">Savings account rates remain unchanged compared to last week, with the highest rate at 5.84% for a $2,500 minimum deposit.Online banks and credit unions offer rates 10 times higher than traditional financial institutions for savings accounts.Average APY for traditional savings accounts is 0.22%, showing the actual return with compound interest.High-yield savings accounts provide substantially higher interest but may require certain conditions to earn such rates.The best interest rate for high-yield accounts with a $10,000 minimum deposit is 4.88%.The average APY for these accounts is 0.23%, consistent with last week's data.For high-yield accounts with a $25,000 minimum, the highest rate available today is 3.94%.The average APY for the $25,000 minimum deposit accounts stands at 0.24%.Historically, savings rates were highest in the early 1980s, peaking at over 19% due to high inflation.The average rates for personal use savings accounts are calculated by Curinos, excluding certain specialized account types.