With an online account, instead of using checks to pay bills, expenses are debited directly from the account. Because the accounts are designed for strictly online use, they typically come with higher ...

Opening a checking account is often one of the first steps people take when managing their personal finances. It’s a convenient way to manage your finances on a day-to-day basis. However, while it may ...

Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. BMO is offering up to $600 in cash bonuses on its Smart Advantage Checking Account, Smart Money Checking Account and Relationship Checking Account.

Here’s a closer look at some of the easiest bank accounts to open. Account details and annual percentage rates (APYs) are accurate as of October 4, 2025. *Earn up to 4.50% Annual Percentage Yield (APY ...

Sarah Brodsky is a freelance writer with 15 years’ experience covering personal finance and economics. She’s written for publications including Bankrate, CNET, and Fortune Recommends, and she’s ...

Our team reviewed 154 of the country’s largest and most prominent financial institutions, from big banks like Chase and Bank of America to credit unions like Navy Federal Credit Union and PenFed ...

Most checking accounts are pretty snooze-worthy. The national deposit rate for checking accounts that pay interest as of Sept. 15 was a mere 0.07%, according to FDIC data. Furthermore, the average ...

Every time Sophia publishes a story, you’ll get an alert straight to your inbox! Enter your email By clicking “Sign up”, you agree to receive emails from ...