Is it time to ditch multiple bank accounts for an all-in-one hybrid account — and how do you transition to joint accounts with a partner without making a mess of your finances?

Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola are joined by banking Nerd Chanelle Bessette to answer a question about consolidating banking at one institution while also opening a joint account with a partner. They compare hybrid cash management accounts like Wealthfront Cash against traditional online banks like Ally and SoFi, walk through FDIC insurance limits for individual and joint accounts, and share best practices for merging finances with a partner for the first time, including how to divide contributions equitably and why it's probably still smart to keep an account of your own.

Then, Sean and Elizabeth compare notes on their recent solo trips to Chicago, swapping recommendations on where to eat, walk and spend money in Sean's hometown.

Wealthfront Cash Review: https://www.nerdwallet.com/banking/reviews/wealthfront-cash-account

Ally Bank Review: https://www.nerdwallet.com/banking/reviews/ally-bank

SoFi Bank Review: https://www.nerdwallet.com/banking/reviews/sofi

Joint Bank Accounts: How and When They Work: https://www.nerdwallet.com/banking/learn/joint-checking-account

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