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 ...

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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 ...

To attract new customers, many banks often offer a sign-up bonus when you open a new account. For checking accounts specifically, these bonuses can be at least $100. Qualifying is usually easy ...

Checking accounts offer a safe place to store your money and provide easy access to funds for daily transactions. However, not all checking accounts offer the same benefits. In fact, choosing the ...

If you’re interested in opening a new personal checking account, it could pay to choose one offering a sign-up bonus. This is a one-time cash bonus that some banks and credit unions may offer as ...

Editor's Note: APYs listed in this article are up-to-date as of the time of publication. They may fluctuate (up or down) as the Fed rate changes. CNBC Select will update as changes are made public.

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