One of these banks can earn you up to $300 just for opening a new account. Read our list of picks to learn how to get started ...

We've found some of the best bank bonus and promotional offers available right now. Banks make money in all sorts of ways, but one of the main things they want to do is have a lot of cash on hand — so ...

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Banks and credit unions typically pay little to no interest for a checking account — among the ones that actually do, the average annual percentage yield is just 0.07%, according to the latest ...

Low fees, ample ATM access, mobile banking: these are just some of the most important features checking account customers are looking for these days, a recent Bankrate survey found. (You can see some ...

SoFi’s Checking and Savings account earns a 0.50% APY (variable and subject to change) on the balance in its checking portion. Customers who enroll in SoFi Plus with direct deposit, or pay a $10 SoFi ...

Checking accounts allow for unlimited daily transactions and are insured up to $250,000. They offer various deposit methods and access tools like debit cards and online banking. Be aware of possible ...

Wells Fargo is raising the monthly fee on its most popular checking account by 50%, and avoiding that fee is about to get harder for some customers. Starting Nov. 29, the monthly service fee the bank ...

The clock is ticking on the high interest rates on deposits that we've come to expect. With rates rapidly changing, how can you be sure that you're getting the best interest rate? We monitor rates ...

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We all use our checking accounts for the basic purposes — direct deposit of our paychecks, paying monthly bills and making debit card purchases. And while usually you’re seeing money leave your ...