Amanda has written in the personal finance space for several years and previously worked as a risk analyst at a local community bank. She researches economics, emerging financial trends and the future ...

A traditional checking account, also called standard or basic, is your bare-bones account. “These accounts are very easy to access,” said Matt Hicks, vice president of deposit products and member ...

While most Americans strive to fatten up their savings accounts, it can be difficult to discern how much of your cash belongs in a checking account. The dilemma: You want to have enough on hand to pay ...

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