Checking Accounts
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One Finance Review
Having reviewed several digital banking account options over the past few years, it’s safe to say that most have pretty much the same few features to offer with only a couple of different twists. While the interest rate or debit card designs may differ, there usually isn’t a whole lot new under the Sun, as…
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Money at 30: Ando Bank Review
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…
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Aspiration Banking Review — Are Recent Changes for the Better?
Note: Aspiration’s banking platform has since spun off from the company and has rebranded as GreenFi. Below is my review of the service as it was in 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…
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Money at 30: NBKC Everything Bank Account Review
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…
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Aspiration Plus Review: Is the Account Option Worth It?
Note: Aspiration’s banking platform has since spun off from the company and has rebranded as GreenFi. Below is my review of the service as it was in 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…
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Money at 30: Betterment Checking and Cash Reserve Review
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…
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Money at 30: Credit Sesame Cash vs. Credit Karma Money Spend
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…
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Aspiration vs. SoFi Money: Which Online Banking Option is Better?
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…
