Experts warn consumers should be careful.

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Ruth Sarreal is an editor and content strategist covering consumer banking topics at NerdWallet. She has over a decade of experience writing and editing for consumer websites. She previously edited ...

Bank promotions generally consist of cash bonuses when you open a new checking or savings account. To qualify for this one-time perk, you’ll likely have to set up direct deposit with the bank and keep ...