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Skip the Impulse Buy: Here’s What That Money Would Make in a Savings Account

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63% Informative

The average American spends around $314 per month on impulse purchases.

That’s $ 3,768 a year.

With high-yield savings accounts offering 4% to 5% APY , skipping even a few unplanned purchases a month can add up to real money over time.

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41

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25

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55

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informal

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English

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25

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long-living

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