Banks continue to offer bonuses to attract new customers. On both checking and savings accounts, these promotions amount to hundreds of dollars. Here you’ll find a regularly updated list of the best bank bonuses available today. Top Bank Bonuses Referral Bonuses Many banks offer referral bonuses when an existing customer refers a friend who opens […]
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12 Best Checking Accounts of March 2023
A good checking account is the lifeblood of a personal finance system. It’s where paychecks get deposited and serves as our spending account. In this article we’ll look at some of the best checking accounts available today. March Updates Here we track important updates to the top checking accounts that we’ve tracked over the past […]
Best Second Chance Checking Accounts with No Monthly Fees and No ChexSystems Check
According to recent data, an estimated 4.5 percent of households in the U.S. were unbanked, or without a checking or savings account, in 2021. The most common explanation among respondents is not making enough money to satisfy bank account minimum requirements. But access to checking and savings is vital to financial health. Thankfully, there are […]
How Do Prepaid Debit Cards Work?
What’s a popular gift that can also do a few things better than a credit card or a bank card? The answer is prepaid debit cards. While their primary purpose used to be for gift cards, many now offer common banking services, helping consumers without a bank account. And even if you have a bank […]
Best Savings Accounts for College Students
Saving money in college is tough when you’re not employed or working part-time. But it’s not impossible to do, and it may be just the time to strike with rising interest rates. A 2019 study shows less than half of college students save money from their paychecks. But that can’t be from a lack of […]
Best 6-Month CD Rates
A 6-month CD may be ideal for those with short-term cash needs. It may also be suited for those who do not want to take on the risk that interest rates could rise in the near term. Below we list the 6-month CDs in our database, ordered from highest APY to lowest. Note that you […]