Savings account rates have dipped slightly in early 2026. But these three high-yield accounts still offer 4.00%+ APY with no monthly fees and FDIC protection.

If you want to earn interest on your cash without giving up easy access to your funds, a money market account (MMA) could be ...

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 ...

In 2026, Chime® Checking Account won NerdWallet’s annual award for best overall checking account. Chime also won the annual award for best online banking experience. The Chime® Checking Account has no ...

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 ...

Not all checking accounts pay interest. Among those that do, the numbers are pretty dismal — the average only pays 0.07%, according to the latest government data. Despite those low returns, dozens of ...

Learn how these common accounts compare (and why you should probably use both) ...

Choosing the best checking accounts for retirees isn’t about flashy perks. It’s about protecting your income, minimizing fees and making everyday banking simple. In retirement, your priorities usually ...