A financial expert explains why having two bank accounts can help you reach financial goals and save more money.

The unexpected events in the past four years have transformed the financial behavior of people across the globe. The already increasing financial literacy rate has skyrocketed during the pandemic. The ...

Here’s a closer look at some of the easiest bank accounts to open. Account details and annual percentage rates (APYs) are accurate as of October 4, 2025. *Earn up to 4.50% Annual Percentage Yield (APY ...

The average American checking balance might surprise you. But keeping too much cash in checking could be costing you hundreds ...

Low fees, easy ATM access, fee-free withdrawals, overdraft protection — even the ability to earn interest. These are some of the qualities that many of the most-recommended checking accounts have in ...

Lara Vukelich is a freelance writer based in San Diego. Her work has been featured on Bankrate, TV Guide, Huffington Post and more. Lauren Graves is an educator-turned-editor specializing in personal ...

There are numerous banking options, especially regarding checking and money market accounts. But which account is right for you? Do you need both accounts? Evaluating the features, pros and cons of ...

Once you’ve saved $1,000 in your checking account, it can be hard to know what to do next. Is that too much money to have in a checking account, or too little? Should you be diverting your money ...