What Is APY: How APY Works and How It's Different From APR
by Robin Hartill, CFP®Senior EditorAPY — which stands for annual percentage yield — is the percentage of your money that you can earn back in interest when you deposit it at a financial institution. Unlike APR, which shows how much interest you’ll pay annually for a credit card or loan, APY factors in compounding interest.If you’re comparing savings accounts or money market accounts, choosing a financial institution with a competitive