The process for opening a new bank account is fairly simple and straightforward these days, whether you already have a few accounts to your name or you're opening your very first one.

For those looking to open a new checking or online savings account, you’ll find that some banks are currently providing an additional financial incentive for giving your funds a new home — as much as ...

Americans are, by and large, banked: More than 95% of U.S. households have at least one, according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC). And there are a bevy of banking options to choose from ...