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How to choose the right checking account:

Everyone needs a checking account. So, what should you look for when shopping around for a checking account?

Is it bad to keep too much in your checking account? Here’s what experts recommend for managing your cash

Key Takeaways Financial experts recommend keeping one to two months of expenses in checking.That's enough to cover bills and avoid overdrafts, without letting your cash sit idle.With high-yield ...
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Checking Account Fees at 10 Major Banks — and How To Avoid Them

You might not know this, but most checking accounts come with a monthly fee. This may be surprising, as many advertisements mention “no fee checking” and access to a wide range of benefits without ...

I have $12K in my checking account, but the bank told me it’s too much. Is that true? How to make the most of your money

Don't let your money languish in an account that doesn't give you anything back.
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Some banks raising customers' checking account fees

NEW YORK - First, terms on credit cards got harsher. Now some people are seeing higher fees on their checking accounts. Citibank customers with Access or EZ checking accounts now will be charged a ...

Is It Smart To Have Multiple Bank Accounts? Yes, And "Soft Switching" Is Trending Among Savvy Consumers

Soft switching is opening a new bank account without closing your original one. Here's why you might want to do this and how to manage multiple accounts.

Best checking account bonuses of February 2026

How to earn the bonus: Open a new Wells Fargo Everyday Checking account with a minimum opening deposit of $25 and make a ...
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Checking Account Fees and How to Avoid Them

Kailey Hagen has been writing about small businesses and finance for almost 10 years. Articles she's written for The Motley Fool have been syndicated to USA Today, MSN, and Yahoo! Finance. She ...