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 ...

The average American checking balance might surprise you. But keeping too much cash in checking could be costing you hundreds ...

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 ...

Here’s a closer look at some of the easiest bank accounts to open. Account details and annual percentage rates (APYs) are accurate as of October 4, 2025. *Earn up to 4.50% Annual Percentage Yield (APY ...