These checking accounts reward you for meeting certain monthly requirements—like debit card purchases—with APYs that are quite a bit higher than most other bank accounts.

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NerdWallet's list of the best savings accounts feature options with great customer service, higher-than-average interest rates and low or no fees.

Most checking accounts are pretty snooze-worthy. The national deposit rate for checking accounts that pay interest as of Sept. 15 was a mere 0.07%, according to FDIC data. Furthermore, the average ...

A checking account is a useful tool for managing your everyday money, offering flexible access for frequent payments, withdrawing cash or covering emergencies. Because it’s designed for day-to-day ...

The average American checking balance might surprise you. But keeping too much cash in checking could be costing you hundreds ...