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How much interest can $200,000 earn over the next year? 4 savings account options to know
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TL;DR
- Depositing $200,000 into a traditional savings account at 0.38% yields $760 annually.
- A money market account at 4.00% could earn $8,000, and a high-yield savings account at 4.10% could earn $8,200.
- A 1-year CD account at 4.40% offers the highest potential return at $8,800.
- Variable rate accounts may increase if the Federal Reserve raises interest rates.
- CDs offer fixed rates, but early withdrawals incur costly fees, especially on large deposits.
- Keeping funds in traditional savings accounts with low interest rates is not maximizing financial potential.