Even if interest rates fall in 2026, the right bank accounts can still protect your cash, flexibility, and peace of mind.

A traditional checking account, also called standard or basic, is your bare-bones account. “These accounts are very easy to access,” said Matt Hicks, vice president of deposit products and member ...

Money market accounts act as hybrids of checking and savings accounts ...

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