The Brief Nearly 2 in 3 Americans say the money in their bank accounts isn’t keeping up with inflation. Nearly two-thirds of Americans say their savings aren’t keeping up with inflation, according to a new WalletHub survey. Big picture view:With inflation outpacing savings, 65% of Americans say their bank accounts aren’t keeping up. By the numbers:When choosing a bank, fees are the biggest factor, cited by 40% of respondents. The survey also found that 65% of Americans say they would switch bank accounts for lower fees, and 53% would switch for higher interest rates.