When you’re nearing retirement age, you’ll see plenty of discounts and perks aimed at seniors. Among them: senior checking accounts. Should you get one? The quick answer: not necessarily. A senior ...

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 — ...

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 ...

All checking accounts might seem to be alike. But a business checking account may offer capabilities that aren’t available with a personal checking account, such as employee access controls, fraud ...

Brokerage checking accounts work differently than regular bank accounts by automatically spreading your money across multiple banks for extra protection. You typically get better perks like free ATM ...

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The balance of your checking accounts says a lot more about your financial fitness than you realize. While most conventional financial wisdom centers around building a big portfolio of savings and ...