For example, there are currently a number of simple ways to earn returns of 3% or more on the money in your savings and checking accounts. However, these opportunities don't always land in your lap.

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CIT Bank's Platinum Savings Account earns 4.85% APY — just a small amount under 5%. You'll need to deposit $100 at opening and maintain a balance of $5,000 or more to earn the high rate.

How To Open a Savings Account Step 1: Choose Your Financial Institution. There are several types of financial institutions to choose from to save your money.

Compare those numbers to Bank of Utah's iSave, which gets you 0.65%, or an America First Credit Union account at 1.45%. And online-only bank SoFi says it will offer a 4% rate for savings.

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Opening a bank account is as simple as gathering the necessary documents and information and applying online or in person. It’s also ubiquitous: More than 98% of American households have one ...

Opening a bank account online is generally easy and can take as little as 15 minutes—less time than you might need to drive to the nearest bank lobby. Here’s how. Select a banking institution.