Seven questions before moving cash for a rate.
- What exact product is this?
- Is 4.9% APY, interest rate, yield, or example?
- Is the number variable or promotional?
- What balance rules apply?
- What fees could reduce the benefit?
- How quickly can funds be accessed?
- Where can the official terms be verified?
Answering these questions does not make a decision for you. It simply turns a headline into a set of facts you can examine.