With more than 15 years of experience crafting content about all aspects of personal finance, Michael Benninger knows how to identify smart moves for your money. His work has been published by Intuit, ...

To attract new customers, many banks often offer sign-up bonuses. For checking accounts, making a minimum deposit or setting up direct deposit can mean a bonus of at least $100. We compared dozens of ...

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CIT’s Platinum Savings account pays 3.75% APY on balances of $5,000 or more. If your balance dips below $5,000, it earns a paltry 0.25% APY. If you tend to carry high balances — at least $5,000 — this ...

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 ...

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Chiara is an award-winning investigative reporter who specialises in banking and fraud, joining Which? in 2015 following six years as a personal finance journalist at a national newspaper. We compare ...