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Editor’s Note: APYs listed in this article are up-to-date as of the time of publication. They may fluctuate (up or down) as the Fed rate changes. CNBC will update as changes are made public.
Your 30s call for a lot of financial decisions. As you settle into your career, perhaps you see yourself applying for a mortgage on your first home or starting a family. These choices require having good credit and a bundle of savings that you hopefully started building early on in your 20s.
But as you work toward these financial milestones, it’s important to remember just how much you still need to put away for retirement that isn’t too far away. In fact, in your 30s you’re about halfway there if you want to retire by age 67.
To stay on track to retire at 67, you should have saved 3 times your income by age 40, according to retirement-plan provider Fidelity Investments. This guideline doesn’t just include cash savings, but also comprises your retirement contributions in a 401(k) and/or Roth IRA and any investments in index funds or through robo-advisers.
Unlike your 20s, you’re probably more financially stable as you head closer to 40. For this reason, it makes sense to increase your retirement contributions so you can have 3 times your income saved by your 40th birthday. Make sure you are putting away enough of your paycheck into your 401(k) account to receive any company matches; otherwise, it’s money left on the table.
How to save as you near age 40
You likely already have a savings account by the time you are nearing 40 years old, but it’s worth double checking to make sure you are getting the highest return on your cash sitting idly by.
High-yield savings accounts offer a better option for your savings while you work on building up your other investments, whether through your retirement account or the stock market. To find the best one for you, consider an online savings with no monthly maintenance fees and low (or no) minimum deposits and balance requirements.
The Vio Bank High Yield Online Savings Account has dropped its rate amid the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic (like all other savings accounts), but still offers a rate higher than most. It hovers near a 1% annual percentage yield (APY). CNBC Select ranked it the best account for earning a high APY. There is a minimum balance of $100 to open an account, and opting to get paperless billing will save you on any additional monthly charges.
Vio Bank High Yield Online Savings Account

Information about the Vio Bank High Yield Online Savings Account has been collected independently by CNBC and has not been reviewed or provided by the bank prior to publication. Vio Bank is a division of MidFirst Bank, Member FDIC.
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Annual Percentage Yield (APY)
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Minimum balance
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Monthly fee
None, if you opt for paperless statements (otherwise, $5 per month)
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Maximum transactions
Up to 6 free withdrawals or transfers per statement cycle
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Excessive transactions fee
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Overdraft fees
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Offer checking account?
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Offer ATM card?
Pros
- Strong APY
- No monthly fees, if you opt for paperless billing
- Up to 6 free withdrawals or transfers per statement cycle
- Easy-to-use mobile banking app
Cons
- $100 minimum balance to open account
- $5 monthly maintenance fee, if you don’t opt for paperless billing
- $10 fee per transaction if you make more than 6 in a statement cycle
- No option to add a checking account
- No ATM access
If you don’t want the expense of depositing $100 to open an account, consider the Marcus by Goldman Sachs High Yield Online Savings, which CNBC Select rated the best overall. While it currently offers a lower APY than Vio, Marcus offers no fees whatsoever and easy mobile access through its new banking app. The app is simple to use and allows you to set up recurring deposits, track your savings goals and see how much interest you’ve earned this year. For savers looking for something straightforward, Marcus is the account to use when all you want to do is grow your money with zero conditions attached.
Marcus by Goldman Sachs High Yield Online Savings

Information about the Marcus by Goldman Sachs High Yield Online Savings has been collected independently by CNBC and has not been reviewed or provided by the bank prior to publication. Goldman Sachs Bank USA is a Member FDIC.
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Annual Percentage Yield (APY)
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Minimum balance
None to open; $1 to earn interest
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Monthly fee
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Maximum transactions
Up to 6 free withdrawals or transfers per statement cycle
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Excessive transactions fee
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Overdraft fees
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Offer checking account?
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Offer ATM card?
Pros
- No minimum balance (just $1 to earn interest)
- No monthly fees
- Up to 6 free withdrawals or transfers per statement cycle
- Easy-to-use mobile banking app
- Offers no-fee personal loans
Cons
- No option to add a checking account
- No ATM access
- You can’t deposit a check via the mobile app
Editorial Note: Opinions, analyses, reviews or recommendations expressed in this article are those of the CNBC Select editorial staff’s alone, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any third party.