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Jun 20, 2008

How To Choose The Best Savings Account With The Best Interest Rate

How To Choose The Best Savings Account With The Best Interest Rate

At Singapore Savings Account Rates, we not only provide you with the latest interest rate movements and update you on the best interest rate for savings account, we also believe that empowering our readers with helpful tips like this article will go a long to way to improve the profits from a higher interest earned on savings accounts.

The 5-step process on how to choose the best savings account with the best interest rate is shown below:

Step 1 – Determine deposit amount

Confirm the best amount that you have available to put into the best savings account. This amount will help to narrow down the choices of some of the best savings account around. You will note later that this will ease the selection process of choosing the savings account with the best rates.

Step 2 – Compare interest rates

Obtain the latest and best interest rates on savings and investment accounts. Record down the best interest rates from the various financial institutions. Better still, list down the best rates you can find in a table for easier comparison to choose the one with the best rates.

Step 3 - Search for promotional deals

Sometimes banks and financial institutions may give out promotional gifts, besides offering the best rates in town. Determine what the gifts are. Because sometimes the goodies offered may be worth more than the additional fraction of interest gained from getting the best rates. Check to make sure you understand all conditions imposed and all details pertaining to such promotional deals.

Step 4 – Assess options

Consider all factors that affect your decision. Besides looking for the best interest rates on various savings accounts available, you need to consider other factors like proximity, convenience, counter service (if any), own transport to / from bank branch, service charges, minimum sums to maintain account and others. So do not make hasty decisions based solely on the best prevailing interest rate that is offered.

Step 5 – Make a decision

Finally, with input from all the above sources and comparing all the best rates for interesting earning savings accounts, make a decision. Once decided on the best savings account that suits your personal circumstances best, quickly get moving to open your savings account.

Good luck on choosing the best savings account with the best interest rate! [Tag: best savings account best interest rate, best savings account best interest rate, best savings account best interest rate, best savings account best interest rate]

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