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2 weeks ago | 
finance.yahoo.com | Ivana Pino
Verizon customers now have a unique opportunity to open an online high-yield savings account that pays over 10 times the national average savings account rate and also offers a discount on wireless bills. This savings account, offered in partnership with Openbank, boasts a competitive annual percentage yield (APY) of 4.40%, no monthly fees, and up to $180 off your wireless bill in the first 12 months.
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3 weeks ago | 
finance.yahoo.com | Ivana Pino
Do you count down the days until payday — only to watch your bank account drain within hours? You’re not alone. Millions of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, trapped in a cycle of stress and zero financial wiggle room. Here’s a closer look at how the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle starts, and how you can put an end to it.
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3 weeks ago | 
finance.yahoo.com | Ivana Pino
Neobanks and fintech companies have revolutionized the way we manage money. They offer sleek apps, competitive interest rates, minimal fees, and innovative features that traditional banks often don’t. But with so many options flooding the market, how can you tell which neobanks and fintechs stand out from the crowd? Our team evaluated the top neobanks and fintech companies on the market based on factors such as product offerings, interest rates, fees, digital tools, accessibility, and more.
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3 weeks ago | 
finance.yahoo.com | Ivana Pino
Welcome to This Week on Reddit, our weekly series that answers redditors’ biggest banking questions. Each week, our editors choose an interesting and relevant user question to examine. Read on for our expert analysis. A checking account is designed to manage everyday transactions, so it’s probably your most-used bank account.
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4 weeks ago | 
finance.yahoo.com | Ivana Pino
Chase Bank and Wells Fargo are both giants in the banking industry and offer banking products and services for individuals, small businesses, commercial businesses, and more. Read on to find out how these two financial institutions compare. Chase Bank is the largest bank in the U.S. It operates more than 4,900 branches and 15,000 ATMs nationwide.
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4 weeks ago | 
finance.yahoo.com | Ivana Pino
If you’re looking for a secure place to store your money and earn interest, a high-yield certificate of deposit (CD) could be a good option. These accounts require you to keep your money on deposit for a set period of time, known as the term. In exchange for locking in your funds, you may earn a higher rate than what traditional savings accounts offer. Not sure where to start? We reviewed more than 300 data points to determine the best CDs available today for 6-month, 1-year, and 18-month terms.
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1 month ago | 
finance.yahoo.com | Ivana Pino
Summary: PNC Bank has served customers for more than 160 years. It offers banking products for personal, small business, corporate, and institutional clients. PNC has a network of more than 2,300 branches and approximately 60,000 PNC and partner ATMs nationwide. Here are some of the banking products and services offered by PNC. PNC Bank’s Virtual Wallet is a suite of personal banking products designed to help customers manage their finances online and via the bank’s mobile banking platform.
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1 month ago | 
finance.yahoo.com | Ivana Pino
Welcome to This Week on Reddit, our weekly series that answers redditors’ biggest banking questions. Each week, our editors choose an interesting and relevant user question to examine. Read on for our expert analysis. Online banks are popular among those who want a simple, convenient banking experience with competitive rates and low fees. Why? Online banks have lower overhead costs due to the lack of brick-and-mortar branches, which means they can pass those savings on to customers.
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1 month ago | 
bankrate.com | Ivana Pino |Yuliya Goldshteyn |Mariah Ackary
Whether or not you should open a bank account abroad will depend on the length of your stay and if you’re planning to travel while overseas. Opening a bank account abroad requires finding a foreign-friendly banking institution and gathering necessary documents like your proof of residence. Consider whether a bank is insured, can handle dual currencies and has branches near you (if needed) before opening an account.
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1 month ago | 
yahoo.com | Ivana Pino
If you’re considering opening a new savings account or certificate of deposit (CD), knowing how the Fed’s decisions impact your interest earnings over time is key to making an informed decision about where to put your money. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) held its last meeting on March 18 and 19, 2025. During this time, committee members discussed whether to raise, maintain, or lower the federal funds rate. And ultimately, they decided to hold the target rate steady at 4.25%-4.50%.
