Checking accounts are a household money management staple, allowing you to pay bills and make purchases through electronic transfers, paper checks and debit cards. Consumers usually keep their ...

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When you’re figuring out where to keep your money, you’ll come across several types of bank accounts. The four basic types are checking account, savings account, certificate of deposit and money ...

There are several types of checking accounts to choose from, including basic, joint and specialty options. Some offer rewards or interest, while others are built for students, seniors or those ...

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Our team reviewed 154 of the country’s largest and most prominent financial institutions, from big banks like Chase and Bank of America to credit unions like Navy Federal Credit Union and PenFed ...

We might earn a commission if you make a purchase through one of the links. The McClatchy Commerce Content team, which is independent from our newsroom, oversees this content. A checking account is a ...

Checking accounts are commonly used for paying bills, writing checks, making debit card purchases and ATM cash withdrawals. A checking account can also serve as a place to receive your payroll direct ...