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Fortune
Casey Bond

How much interest could you earn with a savings account? Here’s a look at today’s average rates

Photo illustration of a stack of blocks made out of $1 bills, and a central block that is made of wood showing a percentage sign. (Credit: Photo illustration by Fortune; Original photos by Getty Images (2))

When you have the diligence to save money, it's nice to be rewarded with a high interest rate. Unfortunately, savers have been getting paid next to nothing for over a decade.

Lately, however, the average savings account interest rate has been increasing—by a lot. Here's a closer look at today's average savings account interest rates and why banks change their rates.

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