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Laura Grace Tarpley, CEPF

Personal Finance Reviews Editor

Laura Grace Tarpley (she/her) was a former expert in mortgage rates, refinance rates, lenders, bank accounts, and borrowing and savings tips for Personal Finance Insider. She worked on Business Insider's "The Road to Home" series, which won a Silver award from the National Associate of Real Estate Editors.

She has written about personal finance for over seven years. Before joining the Business Insider team, she was a freelance finance writer for companies like SoFi and The Penny Hoarder, as well as an editor at FluentU.

Personal Finance 2025-01-30T15:20:11Z
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HSBC Bank Review

You can now only open Premier accounts with HSBC Bank, which can be good if you qualify to waive monthly fees and earn high rates. Start saving today.
Personal Finance 2025-01-22T22:26:29Z
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Chime Review

Chime has a strong checking account with no overdraft fees, and it's a great option if you have a poor credit or banking history. Start saving today.
Personal Finance 2025-01-08T03:59:17Z
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Popular Direct Review

In our Popular Direct review, we evaluate the online bank's high-yield savings account and CDs. Learn about Popular Direct High Rise Savings and CDs.
Personal Finance 2025-01-03T03:00:38Z
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Varo Bank Review

Varo Bank doesn't charge foreign transaction fees and lets you receive direct deposits up to two days early. You can also earn up to 5% APY. Start saving today.
Personal Finance 2024-12-30T19:17:02Z
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Betterment Cash Reserve Review

Explore our in-depth review of Betterment's Cash Reserve and Checking accounts. Betterment's platform combines checking account features with a high-yield cash management account.
Personal Finance 2024-12-24T18:09:34Z
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Sallie Mae Bank Review

Sallie Mae pays higher rates on savings, CDs, and money market accounts than many big-name banks, and you can open accounts online. Start saving today.
Personal Finance 2024-12-20T22:20:23Z
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Bank of Hope Review

You might like Bank of Hope if you live near a branch, want a bank that's involved in your community, and qualify to waive monthly fees. Start saving today.
Personal Finance 2024-12-20T21:55:17Z
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NBKC Bank Review

NBKC Bank is an online bank with branches in Kansas City, Missouri. NBKC has several accounts, including a combo checking/savings account. Start saving today.
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