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United States citizens have a negative savings rate because they are not motivated to save. The banks do not pay a high return on the money saved. People have the attitude that they want everything now and spend the money to get it.

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What interest rate would the best online savings account pay in the United States?

A 1% annual percentage yield is likely to be the best interest rate for an online savings account. Barclays, who launched an online bank for customers in the US in May of 2012, has a 1% rate.


Which banks offer the highest savings rates in the country?

The savings rates offered by the banks vary from country to country. In US, Ally Bank is the most famous bank that offers the highest savings rate. The American Express is the second best bank in terms of offering highest savings rates.


How much does the US government tax savings account interest?

Interest from savings accounts is ordinary income. It is taxed at the same rate as wages, for example. (Social Security and Medicare taxes do not apply to interest.) The rate is anywhere from 10% to 35% depending on your overall taxable income and your filing status. Interest from savings accounts is not capital gains.


What are the advantages of savings accounts?

Savings accounts are the simplest of bank accounts that one can open. They provide us with very high levels of liquidity. Any day any time (when the bank is open), you have the rights to withdraw your money. Because of this, the interest offered by such accounts is very meager. Most banks offer us a rate of interest of around 3.5% to 4% per year. Advantages include savings for your future, easy liquidity and a decent interest rate.


How can one find the savings account rate online for free in the US?

Different banks offer different rates for savings accounts, though they are generally less than one percent. The website Money Rates has a convenient search function which can compare savings account rates from multiple banks. It is free to use.

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Which banks offer the highest savings rates in the country?

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How much does the US government tax savings account interest?

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What was not a reason for post world war 2 economic growth in the US?

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What are the advantages of savings accounts?

Savings accounts are the simplest of bank accounts that one can open. They provide us with very high levels of liquidity. Any day any time (when the bank is open), you have the rights to withdraw your money. Because of this, the interest offered by such accounts is very meager. Most banks offer us a rate of interest of around 3.5% to 4% per year. Advantages include savings for your future, easy liquidity and a decent interest rate.


If the inflation rate is higher than the GDP rate is there a recession?

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What is the current interest rate for the US?

Well, it is currently completely dysfunctional; if one is an insider, the interest rate is zero, or even negative. For an outsider, the sky is the limit.


What is savings bank rate?

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