A checking account is a bank account that’s designed to be the hub of your financial life. You should easily be able to deposit money into these accounts and withdraw it. Usually, you can access your ...

When you’re nearing retirement age, you’ll see plenty of discounts and perks aimed at seniors. Among them: senior checking accounts. Should you get one? The quick answer: not necessarily. A senior ...

Matt Richardson is the senior managing editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com. He writes and edits content about personal finance ranging from savings to investing to insurance. If ...

Both checking and savings accounts can be powerful tools for financial planning to budget, save and reach financial goals. Selecting the right bank account for your needs can lead to significant ...

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Checking account fees can nickel and dime you. Charging Americans to keep their funds in checking seems a bit silly, considering how few checking accounts pay interest. Even if you're only paying a ...

Chime is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided by The Bancorp Bank, N.A. or Stride Bank, N.A., Members FDIC. If you’ve ever bounced checks, closed an account with a ...

Matt Richardson is the senior managing editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com. He writes and edits content about personal finance ranging from savings to investing to insurance.

We might earn a commission if you make a purchase through one of the links. The McClatchy Commerce Content team, which is independent from our newsroom, oversees this content. Banks make it easier and ...