American Express debuts digital checking account for consumers
American Express launched a digital consumer checking account for card members.
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Feb 08, 2022
Karen Bennett
Senior consumer banking reporter
EXPERTISE
- Banking
- Personal finance
- Credit cards
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in English, University of Illinois
- Master’s degree in journalism, Columbia College Chicago
Karen Bennett is a senior consumer banking reporter at Bankrate. She uses her finance writing background to help readers learn more about savings and checking accounts, CDs, and other financial matters.
Karen brings decades of writing and reporting experience to the table, including the roles of credit cards writer for travel website Million Mile Secrets and money and career writer for The Cheat Sheet. Her work has also appeared in USA Today, Illinois Legal Times, and several Chicago, Milwaukee, and Washington, D.C. newspapers. In addition, she’s worked in the areas of marketing and business development, and she was product manager for a consumer money-saving website.
When she’s not writing Bankrate articles, she can often be found cheering her kids on at soccer games, cooking and reading up on saving for retirement and other personal finance topics.
Karen's latest articles
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5 winners awarded $10,000 each in Bankrate Drop Your Debt Sweepstakes
Five winners won $10,000 each in Bankrate’s first Drop Your Debt Sweepstakes.
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Survey: 2 in 3 see no boost in personal finances in 2022
U.S. consumers see inflation as the biggest threat to improving personal finances.
4 min read Dec 20, 2021 -
Banking
See top banking accounts for 2022, backed with Bankrate's expertise. Low fees, online banks, savings accounts and more—find the best with The Bankrate Awards.
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The average cost of Christmas: Gifts, food, decorations and more
Shoppers can expect to spend more on gifts and other items this holiday season.
5 min read Nov 08, 2021 -
The best online banks of 2024
Bankrate reviewed thousands of data points to determine the nation’s best banks. We gave the most weight to savings interest rates and low-cost or free checking accounts. Here are our picks for the best online banks.
10 min read Jul 21, 2021 -
Ridgewood Savings Bank
Read our experts' review on Ridgewood Savings Bank's features and product offerings. Bankrate reviews and compares hundreds of banks to help find the right fit for you.
1 min read Jan 11, 2021 -
Charles Schwab
Read our expert review of Charles Schwab Bank’s features and product offerings. Bankrate reviews and compares hundreds of banks to help find the right fit for you.
2 min read Jan 08, 2021
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What is the average interest rate for savings accounts?
Comparing savings rates can ensure you get the best return on your savings.
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What to do if a bank rejects you for a checking account
Your banking past has come back to haunt you. Here’s how to ask for a second chance.
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APY vs. interest rate: What’s the difference and why it matters
Here’s the difference between APY and interest rate.
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What is a SWIFT code?
You’ll need a SWIFT code for international wire transfers. Here’s how to find one.
2 min read Aug 14, 2023 -
How to join a credit union: Here’s what to do to become a member
Here’s what you need to do to become a credit union member.
3 min read Jul 18, 2023 -
6 ways to manage finances with multiple income streams
These strategies will help you manage multiple income streams.
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Saving money from your summer job: Top tips for students
These tips can help students maximize savings from their summer job earnings.
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5 tips to make sure revenge spending doesn’t wreck your wallet
As you look ahead to opening your wallet again, consider these key tips for avoiding revenge spending.
4 min read Jul 12, 2023