Lora is a freelance contributor to Newsweek’s Vault team, specializing in articles on saving, investing, borrowing and making money. Lora has a master’s degree in library science, and is based in ...

Putting your money in a high-yield savings account is a great way to maximize your earnings and grow your money over time. But just how much can you earn based on today’s interest rates? Our savings ...

Interest is one of the ways lenders make their money, and it’s what makes it worth it for them to give out loans. If you’re borrowing money, interest is the cost the bank charges you for the service.