You need to pay attention to what the banks are paying you to hold your cash. I thought I had a great rate on an online savings account but those rates are on the rise again and I found one paying over 5%!! Here are some things to consider.
- First, make sure it’s a legitimate bank that’s FDIC insured and don’t go over the FDIC limit.
- Second, consider ease of use. How quickly can you get your money deposited from the online savings acct to your regular bank acct is key in this situation.
- Third, check sites like bankrate.com for the highest yielding savings accounts, but read the fine print. Some offer a high rate for up to let’s say $10k.
In the end, expect rates to stay high for a while and enjoy some extra cash on your hard earned savings.