Here are the seven reasons why this bank teller advises against keeping more than $3,000 in a checking account.

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

Learn how an Automatic Transfer Service (ATS) ensures overdraft protection by transferring funds between your accounts, ...

How to earn the bonus: Open a new Wells Fargo Everyday Checking account with a minimum opening deposit of $25 and make a total of $1,000 or more in qualifying direct deposits to your new checking ...

By: Marc Guberti Your checking account doesn’t just tell you how much money you have. It can also be a valuable tool to assess your spending habits — and offer a nudge to make some changes. Because a ...

A free checking account sounds like a no-brainer, offering easy access to your money with no annual fees. But “free” sometimes comes with strings attached. Some checking accounts waive fees only if ...

The account doesn’t earn interest, but Chime offers new customers an account sign-up bonus of up to $350. (See our roundup of the best promotions to learn more.) Chime, which is an online-only ...

SoFi’s Checking and Savings account earns a 0.50% APY (variable and subject to change) on the balance in its checking portion. Customers who enroll in SoFi Plus with direct deposit, or pay a $10 SoFi ...

We're always talking about the best high-yield savings accounts and top no-fee checking accounts, but what about the bank accounts that come bundled? Banks sometimes offer a bundled savings and ...

The average rate on an interest-earning checking account is an abysmal 0.07% . “Accounts offering interest are a way for the bank to bring in more deposits or appeal to customers with larger balances, ...

My checking account has next to nothing in it, and that's intentional. Here's how you can do the same and earn hundreds of dollars a year on your savings.