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A free checking account sounds like a no-brainer, offering easy access to your money with no annual fees. But “free” sometimes comes with strings attached. Some checking accounts waive fees only if ...

These checking accounts are all covered by $250,000 in federal insurance, which means that the money in your account will be returned to you in the unlikely event that your bank or credit union goes ...

Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, economics, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) and has ...

Not all checking accounts pay interest. Among those that do, the numbers are pretty dismal — the average only pays 0.07%, according to the latest government data. Despite those low returns, dozens of ...

Sometimes you can have so much cash sitting around in your bank account that it turns into a wealth-devouring demon. On average, American families had about $62,410 in their checking accounts, ...

Many people simply leave a large chunk of money in their checking accounts and let it sit there. But is that the best move? Probably not. Rachael P. is a seasoned bank teller -- interviewed by our ...

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I used to treat my checking account like a piggy bank. I'd let my balance build up and get super big because I didn't know where else to save money. But then I realized I was ripping myself off, ...

SoFi’s Checking and Savings account earns a 0.50% APY (variable and subject to change) on the balance in its checking portion. Customers who enroll in SoFi Plus with direct deposit, or pay a $10 SoFi ...