checking accounts

by Amanda Blankenship

5 ‘Senior-Friendly’ Bank Accounts That Could Be Draining Your Savings With Hidden Fees “Senior-friendly” bank accounts sound like a safe, low-cost option—but many older Americans are discovering that t... read the story

by Amanda Blankenship

A Bank Teller Told Me This Rule — Never Keep More Than $3K in Your Checking Account Many people assume their checking account is the safest place to stash their cash, but bank tellers see the hidden risks... read the story

by Catherine Reed

6 Bank Policies That Make Small Mistakes Expensive Most people don’t lose money because they can’t budget. They lose money because a tiny banking slip—one late depos... read the story

by Catherine Reed

Bank Versus Credit Union — Which Will Serve Your Needs Better? Choosing where to keep your money can feel like a boring decision until a fee hits, a loan quote disappoints you, or cus... read the story

by Catherine Reed

Bank Merge Hidden Fee: When Your Local Credit Union Gets Bought, Your Membership Loyalty Might Cost You Credit unions earn loyalty because they feel personal, predictable, and built for members instead of shareholders. Then ... read the story

Banks Are Raising Minimum Balance Requirements on Checking Accounts If you have been keeping a close eye on your bank statements this week, you might have noticed a subtle but expensive up... read the story

Banks Are Reintroducing Maintenance Fees on Low-Balance Accounts If you’ve enjoyed the luxury of a $100 minimum balance to keep your checking account free, 2026 is bringing a cold dos... read the story

Banks Are Phasing Out Senior-Friendly Checking Perks Banks across the country are reevaluating checking account perks traditionally offered to seniors. While some institutio... read the story

by Travis Campbell

Are Credit Unions Better Than Banks? The Great Debate Choosing where to keep your money is a big decision. You want your cash to be safe, easily accessible, and potentially g... read the story

by Will Lipovsky

$250 Bonus from Chase for Opening a Checking and Savings Account Act fast because this offer is only valid through October 14, 2015. Right now, when you open a Chase Total Checking acco... read the story