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Comprehensive Online Bank Reviews: Value and Features

The Bank Professor constantly reviews financial institutions of all shapes and sizes. This category specifically focuses on online banks.

Our goal is to give a comprehensive review of each online bank including:

  • State availability
  • Account fees
  • Account benefits
  • Disadvantages we discover
  • Competing offers from other banks
  • Status of FDIC membership
  • How to open an account
  • How to access the account online
  • Links to related mobile banking apps
  • Bank History

Credit Karma Savings – Review

Kate Eves - February 1, 2021

Image Source: Credit Karma These days, consumers are looking for convenience and simplicity when it comes to banking. If you're in the market for a new, straightforward savings account, why not take a look at the high-yield savings account offered by Credit Karma? There's no minimum balance required to open an account and they are offering a higher than average APY of 0.30% … [Read more...] about Credit Karma Savings – Review

Betterment Smart Saver – Cash Reserve – Review

Kate Eves - February 1, 2021

Betterment Smart Saver

(image source: Betterment) If you could avoid financial catastrophe in the future by establishing a healthy amount of savings now - would you do it? These days, standard savings accounts just aren't cutting it anymore when it comes to getting a more significant return on your investments. In fact, the average earnings on a standard savings account is just a mere 0.05% … [Read more...] about Betterment Smart Saver – Cash Reserve – Review

Aspiration Bank – Review

Kate Eves - February 1, 2021

Aspiration Bank "Sign In" Screen

(image source: Aspiration Bank) Banking online is becoming more and more popular these days. Consumers are out to find the best products that can give them the highest returns on their investments. And, if you're like most consumers you'll find that some banks out there are really aiming to please, while others are stuck in their "old" ways of doing things. That said, if … [Read more...] about Aspiration Bank – Review

First Foundation Bank – Review – Current Offers

Kate Eves - February 1, 2021

First Foundation Bank

(image source: First Foundation Bank) First Foundation Bank : Overview It wasn't long ago that banking could only be done by visiting physical branches or using an ATM. But in today's fast-paced world, consumers want helpful, dedicated banking support, higher than average returns on their investments, and the option to bank online as well as in person. Like most … [Read more...] about First Foundation Bank – Review – Current Offers

CIBC Agility Online Savings Account – Review

Kate Eves - February 1, 2021

CIBC Online Savings

(image source; CIBC) Are you looking for an online-only savings account with a higher interest rate than a traditional savings account?  If so, you may want to check out Agility online savings offered by Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). CIBC Bank USA has set the rate of its Agility Savings account 0.52% APY... which means that CIBC USA's savings rates are … [Read more...] about CIBC Agility Online Savings Account – Review

Capital One 360 Savings – Review

Richard Monroe - February 1, 2021

Capital One Online Savings - Review

(image source; capitalone.com) Samuel L. Jackson and Jennifer Garner have been asking us for years:  "What's in your wallet?" -  and while that phase has become synonymous with Capital One and their line of credit cards -  did you know that Capital One also offers a fully-online banking experience with checking, savings, money market and certificates of … [Read more...] about Capital One 360 Savings – Review

American Express Personal Savings – Review

Kate Eves - February 1, 2021

American Express Personal Savings - Review

Did you know that American Express does more than just issue credit cards? Since 1989, American Express (Amex) has offered the option of a high-yield personal savings account to consumers that were wanting to grow their savings separate from their traditional banking methods. As of February 2021, the current annual percentage yield (APY) for the American Express Personal … [Read more...] about American Express Personal Savings – Review

Citi Accelerate – High-Yield Online Savings – Review

Kate Eves - February 1, 2021

Citi Accelerate – High-Yield Online Savings – Review

(image source; citibank.com) Whether you’re saving up to make a large purchase, or you just like to have a solid amount of emergency funds in case of any unexpected situations that life may decide to throw your way - a high-yield savings account can help you hit your savings goals faster and make extra funds available to you when you need them most.  In February 2019, … [Read more...] about Citi Accelerate – High-Yield Online Savings – Review

Discover Online Savings Account – Review

Kate Eves - February 1, 2021

Discover Bank Online Savings - Review

(image source; discover.com) Discover Card may be the fourth largest credit card brand in the U.S., behind Visa, MasterCard and American Express, but did you know that Discover actually does more than just offer credit cards - and offers online savings in addition to other helpful financial products? In fact, Discover Bank provides online home banking products such as … [Read more...] about Discover Online Savings Account – Review

CIT Savings Builder – Online Savings Account – Review

Kate Eves - February 1, 2021

CIT Savings Builder - Online Savings Account - Review

(image source; CIT.com) Looking into opening a CIT Savings Builder account? Online savings accounts are a rapidly growing trend that help people save money faster and smarter. Arguably, some of the greatest features of online accounts include ease of access, higher interest rates as well as the ability to set up notifications and automatic transfers. Needless to say, … [Read more...] about CIT Savings Builder – Online Savings Account – Review

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How To Make Your Retirement Savings Last “Forever”

Are you worried about PlanGap ™? How much money will you have saved when you reach retirement? How will you achieve this goal? The three keys to successful … [Read More...] about How To Make Your Retirement Savings Last “Forever”

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