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Not all interest rates work the same. Your choice among these two main types come down to how you save and how you borrow. Here's what to know about fixed and variable rates.

Fixed interest rates A fixed interest rate is a steady interest rate set by your bank or financial institution. That means the rate will not change, regardless of overall interest rate fluctuations.