If you’re looking for extra ways to maximize your savings and earnings in the coming new year, consider opening a ChaChing™ checking account and watching your money grow. It’s the perfect time to start laying the foundation for your financial goals for the upcoming year. Start planning now, and ring in the new year with excellent dividends.
At Capital Credit Union, we want to set you up for success, so we’re highlighting the top five reasons to start the year off by opening a ChaChing™ checking account. Keep reading to discover how you can benefit from a high-yield checking account and experience a better way of banking.
1. Higher Returns
High-yield checking accounts are a great way to maximize your earnings and, therefore, your savings, because you can earn dividends on your balance. Most traditional checking accounts do not pay interest or dividends on the funds held in your account. That’s where a ChaChing™ checking account differs. It’s an interest-bearing account that enables you to earn dividends based on your balance. Even when your money is left sitting in the account, your money grows. Interest-bearing checking accounts are a great way to put your money to work while also keeping it easily accessible.
Though interest rates can vary according to how much you deposit, where you choose to bank, and the current supply and demand of credit, one thing doesn’t change: High-yield checking accounts offer above-average interest rates. With Capital Credit Union’s ChaChing™ checking account, you can earn more in a month than an entire year at most big banks. The ChaChing™ account offers competitive interest rates so you can earn profits on par with top-earning share certificates.
2. Accessibility
Most opportunities to earn interest restrict accessibility, limiting access to your funds. To earn higher interest with share certificates, for instance, your funds are locked away for a certain term, during which you cannot make withdrawals without paying penalties. Additionally, during inflation, your money can lose value over time.
Fortunately, you can avoid these potential drawbacks with a high-yield checking account. This type of account offers the full convenience of a traditional checking account with the added growth potential of a savings account. Like a regular checking account, you can easily access your funds through debit cards, check-writing privileges, transfers, bill pay, and convenient digital banking.
This means you can keep funds readily available in your checking account to pay expenses while earning dividends on the remaining balance.
3. Little to No Fees
With a ChaChing™ checking account, you have access to free checking. Our high-yield checking account requires no monthly service fee or minimum balance. Profit from dividends and keep what is yours without spending your earnings on unnecessary fees. We aim to set you on the path to earning the highest dividend rates available so you can reach your saving (and spending) goals faster.
Additionally, you can earn up to $10 in nationwide ATM refunds. Have the flexibility to bank when and where it’s most convenient, even while traveling, and earn back a percentage of any ATM fees.
4. Easy to Use
Since high-yield checking accounts operate like traditional checking accounts, you won’t be required to change how you regularly do your banking. No need to learn how to navigate the risky nature of stocks and bonds or work with a financial advisor. Simply use your checking account as usual, with the added benefit of earning interest.
Though you will need to meet account requirements to earn dividends, we’ve made earning interest as easy as 1-2-3. With three simple steps, you can be well on your way to earning our highest interest rates available:
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Sign up for and receive free eStatements.
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Set up a monthly ACH direct deposit.
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Make 15 debit card purchase transactions of at least $10 each monthly OR $500 total monthly debit card spend.
It’s that easy. Plus, if you are unable to meet the minimum requirements one month, don’t worry. You can get back on track the next month, without penalty, and start earning the higher interest rate on the next cycle.
For an even easier banking experience, take advantage of our digital banking with online and mobile banking. Conveniently access your money anytime, anywhere.
5. Secure Banking
When you choose to do your banking with a credit union, your funds are insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) up to $250,000. That means you can rest assured that your funds are secure. Keep your money safe, accessible, and profitable without compromising it on risky investments.
How Can I Get Started?Start your new year off on the path to earning awesome dividends. By maximizing your profits this year, you can reach your financial goals faster.
Now that you know the top benefits, how can you get started? Open your ChaChing™ checking account with as little as $1. Already a member? Apply online or schedule an appointment. Not a member yet? Don’t worry, joining is easy! If you live, work, go to school, own or run a business in a qualifying Wisconsin county, or are related to a current Capital Credit Union member, you are eligible.
Open your ChaChing™ checking account, and start earning. Financial freedom is within reach this coming year!