How Interest Checking Works

Interest checking accounts allow you to earn interest on easily accessible cash. With interest rates as low as they are today, you've got to use every tool you can to manage your cash.

An interest checking account is like a mix between checking accounts and savings accounts. Some accounts pay as much or more than savings accounts, but you still have access to your cash with your checkbook and debit card. See how to use interest checking accounts and who some of the major providers are.

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