Here's How to Tell if Your Bank Account Is Ripping You Off

Many Americans are earning next to nothing on savings and paying monthly fees they don't need to. Here's how to spot if your ...
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Big Banks Are Still Paying 0.01%. Here's Where to Actually Earn Interest on Your Savings

Did you know 82% of Americans don't use a high-yield savings account (HYSA)? For years, I was part of that group too. I left my cash sitting in a big bank account that earned just 0.01% APY -- ...

The best high-yield savings accounts of February 2026

The Annual Percentage Yield (APY) as advertised is accurate as of 12/30/2025. Interest rate and APY are subject to change at ...
The Motley Fool

Here's How Big Banks Are Profiting Off Your Laziness, and What to Do About It

If you've been parking your savings in a big bank account "just because," you're not alone. And you're definitely not getting rewarded for your loyalty. I've covered personal finance for years, and ...

Forget the Fed—Keeping Your Savings at a Big Bank Could Cost You Hundreds Every Year

The Fed's move this week won’t change that the biggest banks pay nearly 0% on savings. But many smaller banks offer rates ...
NerdWallet

Why I Stayed with the Same Mediocre Big Bank for 10-Plus Years

The inconvenience of switching banks shouldn’t outweigh the benefits you can receive from somewhere new. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

Is It Smart To Have Multiple Bank Accounts? Yes, And "Soft Switching" Is Trending Among Savvy Consumers

Soft switching is opening a new bank account without closing your original one. Here's why you might want to do this and how to manage multiple accounts.