Key Takeaways Many people open new bank accounts without closing their old ones, a trend known as soft switching.Having multiple accounts can help you take advantage of higher interest rates, protect ...

A common rule in personal finance is to diversify your income, but that same theory can apply to your bank accounts. Spreading out your money across different checking and savings accounts can mean ...

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 ...

That said, we prioritized checking accounts that nixed monthly maintenance fees, featured savings accounts, and had no charge or reimbursed out-of-network ATM fees. Here are the best checking accounts ...

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