A joint bank account is useful if you're combining finances, whether that means saving for a mutual goal, paying shared bills, teaching your children money management skills or starting a business ...

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It may come as a surprise, but a bank can close your account without your permission — and sometimes without warning. Banks are allowed to end customer relationships for a variety of reasons, and ...

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If you need flexibility with your cash, easy-access savings accounts are a good place to start. These accounts typically offer top savings rates while allowing you to make penalty-free withdrawals, ...

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CIT’s Platinum Savings account pays 3.75% APY on balances of $5,000 or more. If your balance dips below $5,000, it earns a paltry 0.25% APY. If you tend to carry high balances — at least $5,000 — this ...