Here's Why February Is a Bad Month to Leave Cash in a Checking Account

February exposes the hidden cost of idle cash. Here's why leaving too much money in checking quietly costs you interest every ...

Best checking account bonuses of February 2026

How to earn the bonus: Open a new Wells Fargo Everyday Checking account with a minimum opening deposit of $25 and make a ...

I’m a Bank Teller: 7 Reasons Not To Keep Over $3,000 in Your Checking Account

Here are the seven reasons why this bank teller advises against keeping more than $3,000 in a checking account.
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Is your bank balance 'normal'? Here's how much the average American has in 5 types of accounts

Are you ahead or behind? The real numbers for savers might surprise you.
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Here’s How Often You Should Check Your Checking Account Balance, According to Experts

According to the most recent data from Statista Consumer Insights, 63% of bank account holders handled a financial transaction on their smartphone or tablet as of the first quarter of 2024. A survey ...

Is It Bad To Keep Too Much in Your Checking Account? Here’s What Experts Recommend for Managing Your Cash

Keeping too much in your checking account can cost you interest you'd earn elsewhere. Learn how much you should keep in your ...
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Can You Guess The Average Checking Account Balance? Here's A Hint — It's Way Higher Than You'd Think

Nearly everyone in America has a checking account — over 92% of households, to be exact, according to the Federal Reserve's 2022 Survey of Consumer Finances. But the small share who don't? About 8% of ...
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11 Best Checking Accounts for April 2025

Checking accounts are covered by federal insurance, either through the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. for banks or through the National Credit Union Administration for credit unions. Federal ...