Today, there is another tool in your arsenal to help you get more out of all your money; the interest bearing checking account. This is one way you can actually earn money with checking, as opposed to only spending money on a variety of fees which is what most of us are used to.
To find the best account to earn money with checking, you may have to be willing to spend some time looking for the right combination of features. In this article I’m going to outline some of the issues you will want to take into consideration before you pick the best account, and bank, for your needs.
After carefully looking over this list you should be well informed as to where you can look to find options that will work best for you:
Online Savings
First of all you can find an online bank and that may be a great option for you. There are many online banks and they may be able to provide you with a lot of options. Online banks can often offer a lot more in the amount of interest they can offer since they have, usually, a lot less overhead. In some cases that savings is passed on to the customers in the form of less fees and higher interest.
Before you decide to go this route, however, make sure you know exactly how you will get your money in your account, how much you will earn, what minimum balance is required, etc. These are all important points you need to make sure you fully understand before you sign on the dotted line.
Take The Time to Compare
Compare the rates and fees associated with banking between the online bank and the offline banks near you. While it’s true that in most cases you will earn more online there can be other advantages to banking closer to home, it really depends on what your preferences are. Some people will prefer to bank closer to home even if it means they will receive slightly less in the percentage rate they will earn.
They still find it easier to just go down to their local bank and prefer being able to have their money “on hand”. To make the best decision for your money, make sure you carefully consider all points before choosing the right bank.
A Good Bank
No matter what bank you choose, online or off, make sure you are sure that the bank, and funds deposited there, are insured by some federal agency such as the FDIC. Also, find out what the checking fees are, how much you have to pay for checks, what minimum deposit amounts you need to keep in your account, etc. These are all important facts you need to find out before you choose where you want to put your money.
You need to do whatever you can to make sure your money works as hard for you as you work to earn it in the first place.
There are many ways to earn more money with your money… and you don’t need to have millions to invest. You can earn money with checking and add to your money by putting it to work for you.