Keeping too much cash in checking could cost you. Watch for these three red flags and make your money work harder this ...

See how your checking account balance compares to the national average—and what factors influence how much people keep in the bank.

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 ...

The average U.S. household holds $16,891 in a checking account, according to Motley Fool Money's analysis of Federal Reserve data. The median balance sits around $2,800. But just because big checking ...

Being denied a checking or savings account today doesn't mean you won't be able to secure one in the future. In the meantime, ...

With a couple of personal documents handy, you can easily open a checking account online. Look beyond promotional offers to check for monthly maintenance fees, ATM charges and overdraft fees. After ...

Cassidy Horton is a finance writer covering banking, life insurance and business loans. She has worked with top finance brands including NerdWallet, MarketWatch and Consumer Affairs. Cassidy first ...

When you open a checking account or savings account, the bank or credit union will review your information with a reporting agency that tracks banking activity, such as ChexSystems or Early Warning ...

When it comes to running your small business, you may feel tempted to dump all your business expenses and earnings into your personal checking account for the sake of convenience. You're a busy ...

Every business has its version of the junk drawer. Not the one filled with tangled cords and expired coupons, but a digital ...