Even if interest rates fall in 2026, the right bank accounts can still protect your cash, flexibility, and peace of mind.

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 ...

Low fees, easy ATM access, fee-free withdrawals, overdraft protection — even the ability to earn interest. These are some of the qualities that many of the most-recommended checking accounts have in ...

Make sure you have a cash buffer.

We're always talking about the best high-yield savings accounts and top no-fee checking accounts, but what about the bank accounts that come bundled? Banks sometimes offer a bundled savings and ...

One of the most fundamental decisions a couple faces is whether to treat money as a joint asset or something to be managed separately. Traditionally, married couples have been expected to keep their ...

It wasn't that long ago that earning meaningful interest on a checking or savings account was nearly impossible. For years, banks offered savings and checking accounts with rates so low they were ...

Opening checking and savings at different banks often earns more interest and makes spending and saving feel clearer.