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How Many Checking Accounts Can You Have?

You can certainly have multiple checking accounts if needed. In some instances, it might h...

By Marianne Hayes

Dec 31, 2023

What Is a High-Yield Checking Account?

A high-yield checking account is used for day-to-day spending, but earns interest at a hig...

By Karen Axelton

Dec 30, 2023

What Is a Routing Number?

A routing number helps match your bank account with a check or online payment you've made....

By Geoff Williams

Dec 28, 2023

How to Find a No-Fee Checking Account

A no-fee checking account can help you save on monthly service fees and other charges. Her...

By Jennifer Brozic

Dec 22, 2023

7 Steps to Take After Overdrawing Your Account

Overdrawing your account can result in fees and late or missed payments. Take these seven ...

By Jennifer Brozic

Dec 12, 2023

What Are Checking Account Monthly Maintenance Fees?

Monthly maintenance fees can eat into your hard-earned cash. Find out ways you can avoid t...

By Kim Porter

Dec 8, 2023

What Is a Debit Card and How Does It Work?

If you have a debit card, here’s what you need to know about how it works and what it can ...

By Ben Luthi

Nov 24, 2023

What Is the Difference Between ACH and Wire Transfers?

Time is money, including when you're weighing whether to choose an ACH or a wire transfer....

By Geoff Williams

Nov 21, 2023

Do I Need a Checking Account?

A checking account offers a convenient way to manage your money and handle daily transacti...

By Karen Axelton

Nov 20, 2023

When to Open a Checking Account

The best times to open a checking account are when you have a major life change or want fe...

By Karen Axelton

Nov 9, 2023

What Is a Senior Checking Account?

Senior checking accounts for those 55 and older offer savings on fees, paper checks and so...

By Karen Axelton

Oct 27, 2023

What Is a Stop Payment and How Does It Work?

A stop payment cancels a check or recurring payment before it's processed, for a small fee...

By Emily Starbuck Gerson

Oct 26, 2023

How Much Should You Keep in Checking and Savings?

Keep enough in your checking and savings accounts to pay your bills while taking advantage...

By Tim Maxwell

Oct 22, 2023

How to Open a Student Checking Account

Student checking accounts are offered by banks and credit unions to high school and colleg...

By Geoff Williams

Oct 20, 2023

Should You Open a Student Checking Account?

Student checking accounts are available to students of certain ages. They save money throu...

By Emily Starbuck Gerson

Oct 18, 2023

How to Void a Check

To void a check, you can write "Void" across the face in blue or black ink, without coveri...

By Karen Axelton

Oct 16, 2023

Do You Need a Business Checking and a Personal Checking Account?

You need both a business and a personal checking account if you want to keep your business...

By Gayle Sato

Oct 12, 2023

What Is the Experian Smart Money™ Digital Checking Account and Debit Card?

Whether you're new to credit or simply want to improve your FICO® Score, Experian Smart Mo...

By Evelyn Waugh

Oct 6, 2023

What to Know About Foreign Transaction Fees on Debit Cards

Foreign transaction fees can be tacked on to your debit card or purchases abroad or at oth...

By Tim Maxwell

Oct 6, 2023

How Does Experian Smart Money™ Work?

Build credit without debt. Experian Smart Money™ links to Experian Boost® to help you reac...

By Evelyn Waugh

Oct 5, 2023

How Does Experian Smart Money™ Compare?

Experian Smart Money™ is a new digital checking account and debit card linked to Experian ...

By Evelyn Waugh

Oct 5, 2023

What Is a Joint Checking Account?

A joint checking account is just like a personal checking account, but you share it with a...

By Emily Starbuck Gerson

Sep 29, 2023

What Is a Premium Checking Account?

Premium checking accounts offer special features such as interest, discounted financial se...

By Karen Axelton

Sep 29, 2023

Pros and Cons of a Premium Checking Account

Premium checking accounts offer a slew of benefits including waived fees and loan discount...

By LaToya Irby

Sep 28, 2023

What Is a Multicurrency Checking Account?

Multicurrency checking accounts may be beneficial if you travel often or do business in fo...

By Geoff Williams

Sep 24, 2023

How Do Checking Accounts for Kids Work?

With a kids' checking account, a child can make purchases, track their spending, check the...

By Marianne Hayes

Sep 15, 2023

Does a Student Checking Account Affect My Credit?

A student checking account won't affect your credit directly and offers convenient banking...

By Sarah Archambault

Aug 30, 2023

What Is a NOW Account?

Alternatives to a NOW account include an interest-earning checking account and a high-yiel...

By John Egan

Aug 24, 2023

How to Write a Check: A Step-by-Step Guide

Failing to follow the proper instructions for writing a check may result in processing of ...

By John Egan

Aug 22, 2023

How to Cash a Check

Cashing a check is a simple process. Sign the check, visit your bank and exchange the chec...

By Geoff Williams

Aug 14, 2023

How to Manage Your Checking Account

Monitoring your balance, setting up bank alerts, using direct deposit and reviewing bank f...

By Taylor Medine

Aug 8, 2023

5 Things to Know About Closing a Joint Checking Account

Closing a joint checking account isn't difficult, but there are some things to keep in min...

By Evelyn Waugh

Aug 3, 2023

10 Tips to Choose the Best Checking Account

Choosing a checking account shouldn't be hard. With this checklist, you'll be able to find...

By Mel Jones

Jul 28, 2023

How Long Does It Take for a Check to Clear?

While a check may clear on the same day it's deposited, in many cases the full amount will...

By Brianna McGurran

Jul 25, 2023

Can You Deposit Money at Any ATM?

You cannot deposit cash at any ATM. You are usually limited to ATMs in network with your b...

By Mel Jones

Jul 13, 2023

What Are No-Fee Checking Accounts?

Opening a no-fee checking account is a way to avoid monthly fees; however, no-fee checking...

By Taylor Medine

Jul 9, 2023

What Are the Differences Between Checking and Savings Accounts?

It takes two essential bank accounts (checking and savings) to help you manage your money,...

By Gayle Sato

Jun 20, 2023

How to Get Overdraft Fees Refunded

Getting an expensive overdraft fee refunded may only require a quick phone call or email t...

By Tim Maxwell

May 14, 2023

How to Avoid ATM Fees

Using in-network ATMs, opening a bank account with an ATM fee rebate and using the cash ba...

By Taylor Medine

May 6, 2023

Best Bank Accounts for Living Abroad

Banking in another country doesn't have to be complicated. It comes down to understanding ...

By Marianne Hayes

Apr 27, 2023

5 Surprising Perks of Checking Accounts

To get the most out of your checking account, look for these five perks you may be surpris...

By Kathryn Pomroy

Apr 16, 2023

What Are Reward Checking Accounts?

Reward checking accounts provide incentives and perks, like bonuses, high APYs and cash ba...

By Kathryn Pomroy

Mar 26, 2023

What Is an Interest Checking Account?

Many checking accounts don't earn interest, but interest checking accounts offer an annual...

By Taylor Medine

Mar 12, 2023

How to Open a Checking Account

To choose the right checking account, consider convenience, fees and features. Then follow...

By Karen Axelton

Feb 14, 2023

Are All Checking Accounts Free?

Are all checking accounts free? Unfortunately, no. Even "free" checking accounts may charg...

By Kathryn Pomroy

Feb 14, 2023

Should I Pay Bills With a Credit Card or Checking Account?

Paying monthly bills with a credit card can help you earn rewards and even boost your cred...

By Karen Axelton

Jan 20, 2023

Do Freelancers Need a Business Checking Account?

Business accounts often come with features like expense tracking that can help freelancers...

By Taylor Medine

Aug 12, 2022

How to Split Your Direct Deposit Into Multiple Bank Accounts

Devoting some of your paycheck's direct deposit to a savings account is a budgeting hack t...

By Taylor Medine

Jun 22, 2022

Joint Checking Account Will Not Help or Hurt Your Credit

Your credit report only includes information about your debts, and is not impacted by havi...

By Jennifer White

Jan 21, 2022

How You Can Recover From a Bounced Check

If you have issued or received a check that bounces there are some steps you can take to p...

By Emily Cahill

Dec 8, 2021

Can You Use a Check With an Old Address?

Checks with an old address may still be used as long as the routing and checking account n...

By Taylor Medine

Dec 7, 2021

How to Get a Debit Card Without a Bank Account

If you don't have a bank account, you can still get some of the benefits of a traditional ...

By Mel Jones

Oct 23, 2021

What’s the Difference Between a Cashier’s Check and a Certified Check?

Cashier's checks and certified checks are both official checks used to transfer large sums...

By Brianna McGurran

Sep 22, 2021

What Is a Cashier’s Check and How Does it Work?

A cashier’s check can be a good way to provide secure funds for certain financial transact...

By Ben Luthi

Sep 10, 2021

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