This checking account offers 8% — and these 3 have 7%-and-higher APYs

The average checking account interest rate is 1.75 times higher than it was in 2022, according to October data from WalletHub ...

2 checking and savings account bundles we're loving

When you open a high-yield savings account at SoFi, you automatically get a checking account. With the SoFi Checking and ...

Can You Guess The Average Checking Account Balance? Here's A Hint — It's Way Higher Than You'd Think

Nearly everyone in America has a checking account — over 92% of households, to be exact, according to the Federal Reserve's ...
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Experts Reveal the Ideal Checking Balance for Security and Growth

As Gregory Guenther, a chartered retirement planning counselor, says, “It’s not just about dollars it’s about headspace.” The ...

Are You Keeping Too Much Money in Your Checking Account?

If you want the most bang for your buck, move any excess cash from your checking account to another type of account where your funds can grow.

Do You Have Too Much Money in Your Checking Account? 3 Red Flags to Watch in November 2025

Keeping too much cash in checking could cost you. Watch for these three red flags and make your money work harder this ...

I have $12K in my checking account and I was told by my bank that's too much

While it’s important to have a buffer, you don’t want too much of a buffer. If you live on about $2,500 per month, but have ...
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Checking Accounts for Seniors

When you’re nearing retirement age, you’ll see plenty of discounts and perks aimed at seniors. Among them: senior checking accounts. Should you get one? The quick answer: not necessarily. A senior ...
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Is $10,000 Too Much Money to Keep in Your Checking Account?

Checking accounts often earn little to no interest. Putting your money somewhere like a high-yield savings account can earn you a 400 times higher return than your checking account. The exact amount ...

Tired of your bank? Here's why Americans are 'soft switching'

Much “soft switching” plays out among bank-industry titans: Most of the 10 firms with the largest shares of new accounts were big, traditional banks. The list also includes SoFi, a financial ...