A checking account is the cornerstone of the financial lives of many Americans. People primarily use a checking account to pay household expenses such as mortgage payments and utility bills. The ...

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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. Interest rate: Checking balances ...

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.

Checking accounts are ideal for managing your expenses since you can use checks or a debit card. You likely want to use a high-yield savings account for saving money. High-yield savings accounts pay ...

Our ratings are calculated based on fees, rates, rewards and other category-specific attributes. All ratings are determined solely by our editorial team. Minimum opening deposit of $50. Daily ATM ...

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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 ...

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.