As banks and brokerages compete to gain new customers, some of them are offering hefty sign-up bonuses that can sometimes top $1,000 or even $10,000. That’s enticing, but know this: “A sign-up bonus ...

Earn up to $10,000 for opening a brokerage account? What about $5,000 for joining a new wealth management platform? Or $3,000 for starting a checking account? With dozens of banks, credit unions and ...

How can you know if a sign-up bonus is the right idea for you? “Banking should support your financial life, not create extra work for you,” says Stephen Kates, CFP and financi ...