With these banks, you can earn up to $400 just for opening a new account. Don't believe me? Read our list of picks to learn more.

Soft switching is opening a new bank account without closing your original one. Here's why you might want to do this and how to manage multiple accounts.

With a background in financial journalism across national titles, Ruby loves helping people take control of their money and specialises in pensions, tax, banking and benefits. New legislation will ...

Not all bank accounts are created equal, and what works for one person might not work for another. Some just want a simple, no-fee checking account, while others look for perks, higher interest or ...

Sabrina Karl has over two decades of experience writing about savings, CDs, and other banking topics. She is currently a full-time staff writer at Investopedia and one of the country's top experts on ...

In 2025, Congress created Trump Accounts under IRC §530A. These accounts represent a significant departure from traditional retirement savings vehicles. Any U.S. child under age 18 with a Social ...

If you think your free checking account is actually free, think again. Across the U.S., big banks are quietly rolling out a wave of new and harsher fees — not just one but multiple ways to squeeze ...

What's at Stake: Banks risk losing primary deposit share amid fragmented account relationships and promotion-driven churn. Supporting Data: Chime captured 13% of new Q3 checking account openings, ...

Yes, getting a new checking account can be annoying — but so can keeping one. Banks charge an average overdraft fee of $27.08 for their checking accounts, according to data from our partner Bankrate.

This is kind of interesting. Neobank Chime appears to be gaining popularity among new checking account openings. The report is described as highlighting the trend of “soft switching” or customers ...

Not all checking accounts pay interest. Among those that do, the numbers are pretty dismal — the average only pays 0.07%, according to the latest government data. Despite those low returns, dozens of ...

Google introduces new Gmail account recovery mode. Updated October 19 with a new lock screen recovery feature specifically for Android smartphone users, as well as a warning from Check Point Software ...