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 ...

Make sure you have a cash buffer.

Having too little money in your checking account can be a problem, but so can having too much. Your checking account balance should be large enough to cover your monthly bills with a buffer to avoid ...

Here are the seven reasons why this bank teller advises against keeping more than $3,000 in a checking account.

By: Marc Guberti Your checking account doesn’t just tell you how much money you have. It can also be a valuable tool to assess your spending habits — and offer a nudge to make some changes. Because a ...

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 ...