Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, economics, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) and has ...

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What is a high-yield checking account and how exactly do they work? A high-yield checking account is a type of checking account that allows you to earn above-average interest on your balance — ...

Many Americans keep just a few hundred dollars in their checking account, making overdraft fees from mistimed payments a common concern. So, how much cash should you keep in your debit account?

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

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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 ...

The Capital One 360 Checking Account has no monthly fees, and customers can access more than 70,000 free nationwide ATMs. There’s also no minimum to open or minimum balance requirements, and the ...

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, ...

Many banks will offer student accounts that limit fees on your account. It’s the bank’s way of saying, “We’ll give you some time to learn the ropes.” Depending on the bank, this designation could help ...