Mike Cetera is the editor in chief for Forbes Marketplace U.S. Mike has written and edited articles about mortgages, savings accounts, CD rates and credit cards for more than a decade. Prior to ...

Checking accounts play an integral role in many aspects of life, whether it's receiving your paycheck or transferring money to someone else. Nearly eight in 10 (79%) U.S. adults 18 and older have a ...

When intertwining your finances with others, whether that’s your life partner, business partner, friend or your kid, you can use a joint checking account to make things easier and more convenient. The ...

High-interest checking accounts are growing in popularity, as they combine the best aspects of high-yield savings, with the ...

Rebecca Lake is a certified educator in personal finance (CEPF) and a banking expert. She's been writing about personal finance since 2014, and her work has appeared in numerous publications online.

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A traditional checking account, also called standard or basic, is your bare-bones account. “These accounts are very easy to access,” said Matt Hicks, vice president of deposit products and member ...

A checking account is a useful tool for managing your everyday money, offering flexible access for frequent payments, withdrawing cash or covering emergencies. Because it’s designed for day-to-day ...

Liliana Hall was a writer for CNET Money covering banking, credit cards and mortgages. Previously, she wrote about personal credit for Bankrate and CreditCards.com. Checking account fees eat away at ...

To attract new customers, many banks often offer sign-up bonuses. For checking accounts, making a minimum deposit or setting up direct deposit can mean a bonus of at least $100. We compared dozens of ...

While most Americans strive to fatten up their savings accounts, it can be difficult to discern how much of your cash belongs in a checking account. The dilemma: You want to have enough on hand to pay ...

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