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

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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 ...

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 ...

Banks and credit unions typically pay little to no interest for a checking account — among the ones that actually do, the average annual percentage yield is just 0.07%, according to the latest ...

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The clock is ticking on the high interest rates on deposits that we've come to expect. With rates rapidly changing, how can you be sure that you're getting the best interest rate? We monitor rates ...