Banking & Investing 101
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Raisin Savings Platform Overview: Up to $1,000 + 4% APY
Raisin has updated its account opening bonus. You can now earn up to a $1,000 bonus + 4.20% APY. You need a large deposit to earn the full bonus, but you only need to keep the fund...
Introduction to Stock Options Trading: Fully Updated for 2026
For everyday investors, the value of options is that they let you use a relatively small premium to make a bet, hedge, or even buy shares at a discount. Used well, options can prov...
Webull U.S. Stock Trading Platform: Open an Account and Get 12 Fractional Shares + 5% APY; Prediction Markets Give $20 for Free
Webull has updated its account-opening bonus: open an account and deposit $100 to receive 12 fractional shares, each worth $3-$300. New users can also enjoy one free month of Webul...
AMEX Business Checking Review: 35,000-Point Opening Bonus
The AMEX Business Checking opening bonus has now increased to 35,000 MR points. You need to deposit $5,000 within 30 days of opening the account and maintain it for 60 days. You al...
BMO Bank: New Account Opening Bonus of $600 + $60
BMO Bank has launched a new account-opening promotion. You can earn up to $600 in bonuses for opening a Checking account, plus up to an additional $60 for opening a Savings Builder...
Citi Self Invest Account: Up to $1,000 Opening Bonus!
With a new or existing Citi Self Invest account, you can receive up to a $500 bonus by depositing funds!...
HSBC Premier Account-Opening Bonus: Three Offers, Up to 11% Return; Stackable to 16%!
HSBC has three excellent offers, and I’ve laid out the best strategies for both new and existing customers!...
AMEX Checking Review: Limited-Time $300 Signup Bonus; No Monthly Fee, Earn MR
This account now offers a $300 signup bonus, which is pretty good. You just need to complete a total of $7,500 in direct deposits within 90 days. The offer ends on February 1, 2027...
Truist Checking Account Guide: Record-High $500 Sign-Up Bonus, Detailed Tips and Tricks!
Truist Checking has increased its sign-up bonus. The requirements are not complicated: you need to receive a total of $2,000 in direct deposits and complete 20 debit card purchases...
2026: How to Choose a U.S. Broker: A Full Comparison of Long-Term Investing, Active Trading, Broker Choices, and Chinese Users
Compare mainstream U.S. stock platforms like Fidelity, Schwab, Moomoo, Webull, and IBKR from the angles of long-term investing, beginner experience, trading fees, interest on idle...
U.S. Bank Account Opening Bonuses 101: Earn Hundreds or Even Thousands with Just a Few Clicks
In the U.S., credit cards are not the only way to earn sizable welcome bonuses—opening checking or savings accounts can also come with solid bonuses. Today, let’s take a quick look...