Looking for a free checking account in 2025? You’re not alone. With things getting more and more expensive, saving some money everywhere you can is so important. With banks charging fees for ...

TCF Financial Corp., the bank that turned retail banking upside down two decades ago when it introduced "totally free checking" accounts, will soon put an end to them. Bill Cooper, chairman and chief ...

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, ...

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Discover® Cashback Debit lets you earn 1% cash back on up to $3,000 in qualifying debit card purchases each month (see website for details). The account also has no monthly fee, no monthly balance ...

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 ...

Free checking accounts have been around for decades, but really exploded in growth in the past 15 years, as banks of all sizes -- especially the nation's biggest -- pushed them actively as a means of ...

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If you've ever wondered whether there really is such a thing as a free lunch, you'll be delighted to learn that the hottest trend in retail banking these days is "totally free" checking. These ...