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Why do some high-yield savings accounts advertise a high APY but compound interest semi-annually rather than daily, and how much do I actually lose in interest?

ChatGPTgpt-62 queries10/31/2026
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Why do some high-yield savings accounts advertise a high APY but compound interest semi-annually rather than daily, and how much do I actually lose in interest?
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APY annual percentage yield definition compounding frequency Truth in Savings daily semiannual interest calculation FDIC CFPBGoogle ↗
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APY annual percentage yield compounding frequency Truth in Savings regulation APY calculation semiannual daily compoundingGoogle ↗
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APY annual percentage yield definition compounding frequency Truth in Savings daily semiannual interest calculation FDIC CFPB Google ↗
APY annual percentage yield compounding frequency Truth in Savings regulation APY calculation semiannual daily compounding Google ↗

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APY annual percentage yield definition compounding frequency Truth in Savings daily semiannual interest calculation FDIC CFPB
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APY annual percentage yield compounding frequency Truth in Savings regulation APY calculation semiannual daily compounding
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