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Earn a few hundred dollars with this week's best bank bonuses -- just open an account, meet simple terms, and enjoy easy cash ...

Meet certain requirements and dozens of financial institutions promise hundreds, sometimes even thousands, of dollars for opening an account — with at least two this month paying up to $10,000 for ...

The best high-yield savings rate today: 5.00% APY. HYSAs are an excellent place to grow your money without locking it up. It's fast and easy to open a new account online and transfer funds. Your money ...

Meet the requirements, and at least one brokerage account will add up to $10,000 into your account for the effort. While not everyone will qualify, offers like these do beg the question: Why? “Some ...

Do you ever get the feeling that every bank is offering a new account bonus? Whether it's a checking account or savings account, many banks and credit unions are now promising to give you cash if ...

Employees are “quiet quitting.” Daters are “ghosting.” Now, a similar behavioral shift is emerging in financial services: “soft switching.” This phenomenon describes banking, credit card, and ...

Getting cash for opening a new bank account and meeting a few requirements can be an effortless money grab. But it could also present missed opportunities if you ignore the ...

Opening a checking account is often one of the first steps people take when managing their personal finances. It’s a convenient way to manage your finances on a day-to-day basis. However, while it may ...