Spencer Tierney is a consumer banking writer at NerdWallet. He has covered personal finance since 2013, with a focus on certificates of deposit and other banking-related topics. His work has been ...

Many banks often offer checking accounts with sign-up bonuses to attract new customers. In return for setting up direct deposit or keeping a minimum balance, you can receive $100, $400 even $3,000. We ...

SoFi®’s online Checking and Savings account offers competitive interest rates on both checking and savings, and customers have access to a large, free ATM network. Minimum deposit to open: None. Other ...

Individual bank account bonuses and rewards programs come and go. But it’s basically a given that dozens of online banks (and brick-and-mortar banks and credit unions) offer enticements to new and ...

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, ...

At Moneywise, we provide clear, unbiased insights to help you make confident financial decisions. Our experts break down complex topics through independent and transparent research. While we partner ...

Kevin has been writing and creating personal finance and travel content for over six years. He is the founder of the award-winning blog, Family Money Adventure, and host of the Family Money Adventure ...

It’s becoming increasingly difficult to find truly free checking accounts. But they’re still out there if you know where to look. Indeed, many online banks and a few choice brick-and-mortar stores ...