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SoFi Checking and Savings is a combination checking and savings account that earns an APY of 3.30% (variable and subject to change) on the money you keep in the savings portion of the account. To earn ...

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, ...