Rack up thousands of dollars for opening a new bank account? At many banks, credit unions and investment accounts these days, that is the very offer they’re promising new customers in order to attract ...

Facing competition for business, banks are offering incentives to switch. But as one expert put it, “You have to read the fine print.” By Ann Carrns If you’ve been thinking about switching banks, this ...

Looking for cash for signing up for an investment or bank account? We’ve found a handful offering sign-up and welcome bonuses ranging from $200 to $5,000. Before taking the plunge, make sure any bonus ...

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Banks across the U.S. are enticing new customers with lucrative sign-up bonuses, offering cash rewards that can climb to $500 or higher just for opening a checking account. Car insurance premiums in ...

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Pennsylvania-based Horizon Federal Credit Union offers a checking account that earns an 8% annual percentage yield (APY) — a number boosting it past most high-yield savings accounts, let alone other ...

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Getting rejected for something as essential as a checking account can feel discouraging. According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, some of the common reasons banks and credit unions deny ...