When interest rates are higher you can get a decent return. I remember getting some decent rates from banks in early 2000s. Not amazing but maybe like 4 to 5%

When interest rates are higher you can get a decent return. I remember getting some decent rates from banks in early 2000s. Not amazing but maybe like 4 to 5%, IIRC edit: I was able to find 4% savings account from Wamu and 5% cd.