You can get an impressive return on cash you don’t need right away when you put it in a high-yield savings account. There’s no shortage of those around. There aren’t quite as many high-yield checking accounts on the market, but that’s slowly changing. Innovative community banks like Quontic Bank and its High Interest Checking account … Read more

Many people avoid credit unions due to the stigma about memberships, fees, and restrictions. It’s true that you do need to qualify for membership to be part of a credit union. However, many of them will pay membership dues as long as you qualify for an account. In fact, most credit union memberships are easier … Read more

Most of the accounts on our list of the best high-yield checking accounts come courtesy of online banks with lower expenses than traditional brick and mortar banks. They pass those savings to customers via higher yields on checking and savings balances. A few credit unions offer excellent high-yield checking products too. One standout is the … Read more