Everyone likes freebies. And free checking accounts are easier than ever to find, especially if you’re over 55. Free checking typically means you don’t pay a monthly account maintenance fee, which can ...

A free checking account sounds like a no-brainer, offering easy access to your money with no annual fees. But “free” sometimes comes with strings attached. Some checking accounts waive fees only if ...

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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 ...

SoFi® offers a solid interest rate in addition to cash-back opportunities and a bonus. Monthly fee: None. Special features: A 0.50% APY on all balances and an opportunity to earn a bonus between $50 ...

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 ...

Banks and credit unions typically pay little to no interest for a checking account — among the ones that actually do, the average annual percentage yield is just 0.07%, according to the latest ...