I'm trying to understand the concept of APY. Could someone please explain it in simple terms, including how it's calculated and why it's important when considering investment options?
7 answers
Lucia
Fri Nov 22 2024
Both savings accounts and some checking accounts offer an APY.
ethan_thompson_journalist
Fri Nov 22 2024
The interest rate determines how quickly your money grows.
FantasylitElation
Fri Nov 22 2024
A higher APY results in faster growth of your savings.
Elena
Fri Nov 22 2024
APY stands for "annual percentage yield."
Raffaele
Fri Nov 22 2024
It represents the interest earned by depositing money into an account.