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What does a savings account generally pay you?

Savings accounts pay interest on your balance.

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  1. A monthly salary
  2. Cash back on every purchase
  3. Interest ✔

Why: A savings account is a place to set money aside, and the bank or credit union pays you interest for keeping it there.

Huh, didn't know that: At a credit union, a savings account is sometimes called a share savings account.

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Answer: Interest. A savings account is a place to set money aside, and the bank or credit union pays you interest for keeping it there.

  1. CFPB Youth Financial Education Glossary www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/educator-tools/youth-financial-education/glossary
    An account at a bank (sometimes called a share savings account at a credit union) used to set aside money and that pays you interest.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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