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Savers still have the advantage as September moves forward. Many high-yield savings accounts (HYSAs) are paying 4.00% APY or more -- far better than the near-zero returns you'll find at most big banks ...

Getting the best rate as a saver has been a little more difficult since the Federal Reserve started cutting its benchmark rate toward the end of 2024. Fed officials paused reductions throughout most ...