Annual percentage yield (APY) is the effective annual rate of return on an investment. Learn how it accounts for compounding interest and how it differs from APR.

You know APR and APY as the three-letter acronyms hiding in tiny font at the bottom of a credit card application or investment prospectus. But no matter how small the print, it’s unlikely that you’ll ...

The best high-yield savings accounts continue to offer up to 5.00% APY -- for now. Grab one while you can before rates slide.

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Read this tip to learn more about your APY or APR. Feb. 16, 2011 — -- Do you find your mortgage rates, insurance and fees confusing? Check out the tips below. APR simply reflects the annual ...