If you’re looking to grow your savings, high-yield savings accounts (HYSAs) remain one of the safest and most accessible options. And with the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting likely to result in a rate cut, choosing an HYSA with a competitive interest rate is more important than ever. Our team compared today's high-yield savings accounts offered by federally insured financial institutions and identified the 10 best based on interest rate, fees, account features, customer service, and more (see our metho ...

Thanks to elevated home prices, many homeowners have found themselves with an unexpected boost in their home equity in recent years. That creates an opportunity to borrow with a home equity line of credit (HELOC). Whether you'll be approved for a HELOC will depend on your home’s value, mortgage balance, debt-to-income ratio, and credit score, among other factors. In this article: What is a HELOC, and how does it work? A HELOC is a type of second mortgage that is a revolving credit line secured by your h ...