Category: Checking Account Review

Checking Account Review

Money at 30: Ando Bank Review

by Kyle BurbankNov 2, 2021

If you're a long-time follower of my column, you've probably seen me discuss the digital banking account Aspiration before. While I was pleased with how that account balanced an environmental message and being a solid banking product at first, things went downhill quickly as the latter elements suffered significantly. That's why I was excited to discover another green-centric banking option in Ando. So what does Ando have to offer and...

Checking Account Review

Aspiration Banking Review (2021) — Are Recent Changes for the Better?

by Kyle BurbankJul 29, 2021

There was once a time when I thought perhaps I had too many bank accounts. Yet, since then, I’ve only found more attractive accounts to open. One of the additions I made to my roster back in 2018 was Aspiration. Not long after I opened an account, several things started to change with my account — first for better and then, later… not so much. Most recently, in March and...

Checking Account Review

Money at 30: NBKC Everything Bank Account Review

by Kyle BurbankMay 18, 2021

As I've reviewed a number of FinTech accounts over the years, I've seen a few banking partners come up again and again. Among them is NBKC — short for National Bank of Kansas City. Despite this, it wasn't until recently that I opened an account directly with the bank. Specifically, I opted for their Everything Account, which includes some key savings and checking features. With that, let's take a look...

Checking Account Review

Aspiration Plus Review: Is the Account Option Worth It?

by Kyle BurbankApr 29, 2021

Over the past couple of years, even as I’ve opened plenty of other online banking accounts to review, there’s been one that’s stood out to me as doing something truly different: Aspiration. With their “Do Well. Do Good.” motto and balance between banking perks and environmental protection, they definitely made a mark — even getting the attention of Oscar winner Leo DiCaprio. Meanwhile, keeping up with Aspiration has proven to...

Checking Account Review

Money at 30: Betterment Checking and Cash Reserve Review

by Fioney StaffApr 6, 2021

A couple of years ago, a number of FinTechs of all stripes went through a phase where they decided to launch high-yield savings accounts along with debit cards. Among those joining this trend was Betterment, which is mostly known for its roboadvisor platform. After hearing about these offerings for a while, I finally joined Betterment when they were offering a bonus through Rakuten. Sadly, those deals are currently no longer...

Checking Account Review

Money at 30: Credit Sesame Cash vs. Credit Karma Money Spend

by Kyle BurbankJan 19, 2021

A few months back, I decided to compare two digital banking accounts from two free credit score sites: Credit Karma Money Save (then known simply as Credit Karma Savings) and Credit Sesame Cash. While it made sense to pit these options against each other given their origin, the truth is that comparing a savings account to a checking account made for a difficult conclusion. So, now that Credit Karma is...

Checking Account Review

Aspiration vs. SoFi Money: Which Online Banking Option is Better?

by Kyle BurbankJun 22, 2020

For those who can live without depositing cash and speaking with in-person tellers, online-only banking options have a lot to offer. Moreover, as the popularity of these offerings continue to grow, competition has brought even more attractive features to consumers. Of course, as a dedicated reviewer and blogger, I'm always on the lookout for attractive accounts with interesting perks. That's what's led me to two accounts in recent months: Aspiration...