Rebecca Lake is a certified educator in personal finance (CEPF) and a banking expert. She's been writing about personal finance since 2014, and her work has appeared in numerous publications online.

Owning a small business can be really challenging -- especially if you're still in the "wearing a lot of hats" phase, which some businesses never leave. I understand; as a freelance writer, I'm in the ...

Although more than 7 million households in the U.S. have no bank account, most Americans have a checking account they use to pay bills, receive their paycheck and manage their basic finances.

Kevin has been writing and creating personal finance and travel content for over six years. He is the founder of the award-winning blog, Family Money Adventure, and host of the Family Money Adventure ...

Wondering about the controversial new fees on basic checking accounts in the U.S.? Here's why millions are calling these ...

Square is unveiling a new product suite that further blurs the line between the technology company and financial institutions. Building on the success of the Square Debit Card and Square Capital, the ...

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Being denied a checking or savings account today doesn't mean you won't be able to secure one in the future. In the meantime, you have a few easy options.

When it comes to running your small business, you may feel tempted to dump all your business expenses and earnings into your personal checking account for the sake of convenience. You're a busy ...

A key to personal finance is to not pay for products and services that are available at no cost, but one survey this year found that more than 25 percent of people with checking accounts are shelling ...

A few quick habits make Venmo a lot safer. Keep little to no money in your Venmo balance. Only send payments to people you ...

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. is a reporter with five years of experience covering consumer tech releases, EU tech policy, online platforms, ...