What is Annual Percentage Yield (APY)?

APY includes compounding, APR does not. For savings accounts, always compare APY to APY.

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Annual Percentage Rate (APR)

The yearly cost of borrowing, including interest and certain fees.

Compound interest

Interest earned on both your original investment and the interest it has already generated.