To get the best from your accounts, it is important to find to be in a savings account rather than checking account. There are few points to follow to maximize your savings:

• The account holder must complete, a minimum required transaction for a month as the default rate is at 0.06%. The high yield accounts won’t have monthly fees won’t earn a higher rate but won’t is penalized for not meeting the bank’s criteria.
• The balance limits affect the higher interest rate. Some banks cap the interest rates at $25000 while giving 2% interest.
• Online bank savings account interest rates are higher than those with offices and they do not charge monthly fees.
• You can set up a CD Ladder in the way you get interested in every year, rather than bulk at the end of the term.
• Since credit unions are not for profit organizations, their interest in higher than traditional banks.
• You can also look for a high yield checking account as it requires a minimum of $1. However, if you have more than $100 regularly you will get higher interest rates.
• There are companies providing 12% interest, however, there is a catch. It is for accounts having a balance less than $500. With $6000/year you will earn around $325.
• There are low-risk ways to increase deposits like rewards checking, Certificate of Deposit(CDs) and bank incentives.
• Big Banks do not offer higher interest rates, so consider putting money in Online Banks, Credit Unions or Community Banks.
• Lesser known institutions are a safe bet for higher returns if they are registered with Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or National Credit Union Administration.
• Also, note that in addition to the interest paid, banks charge monthly/annual fees for accounts. Select banks with offer zero annual fees which will be a saving on its own. Banks with highest savings interest rates, charge monthly or annual fees.