We might earn a commission if you make a purchase through one of the links. The McClatchy Commerce Content team, which is independent from our newsroom, oversees this content. A bank account lets you ...

Key Takeaways Many people open new bank accounts without closing their old ones, a trend known as soft switching.Having multiple accounts can help you take advantage of higher interest rates, protect ...

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 ...

Opening a new checking or savings account can feel like a financial fresh start, especially when sign-up bonuses and slick apps are involved. But if you keep chasing the next promotion and try to open ...

A common rule in personal finance is to diversify your income, but that same theory can apply to your bank accounts. Spreading out your money across different checking and savings accounts can mean ...

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 ...

We might earn a commission if you make a purchase through one of the links. The McClatchy Commerce Content team, which is independent from our newsroom, oversees this content. A joint checking account ...