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Kiplinger
Business
Sean Jackson

Why Your Bank Suddenly Lowered Your APY — And What to Do Next

A man sitting at his table surprised by a document he's reading .

It eventually happens to all savers: You'll receive that dreaded email or letter from your bank informing you that the annual percentage yield (APY) on your savings account dropped.

In fact, many savers have been receiving these letters recently. The reason? The Federal Reserve cut rates at each of its last three meetings due to declining job growth. And when that happens, banks follow suit by lowering APYs on all savings accounts.

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