Banks have the right to close accounts for various reasons, including inactivity, low balance or suspicious activity. Prompt action and communication with the bank are crucial if an account is ...

Each morning, I wake up to a text with my checking account balance. I do this because I have a tendency to overspend that I’m actively trying to curb, and I like knowing how much money I have at any ...

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Dear bank account balance, As much as I want this to be a hello letter, now that we've entered the holiday season, I have to say goodbye. Goodbye to $6 coffee drinks and late-night In-and-Out runs.

Many of us have multiple bank accounts. But once we set up new accounts and get on with our busy lives, it can be easy to forget to keep an eye on our bank account balance. That may result in you ...

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Before heading to Lowe's one Sunday, Sheryl Rudder checked her bank account balance online. It said $600, she recalls. That was more than enough to pay for the lumber she needed to repair her barn.

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$224 right now. When I get paid $200 goes into my savings account first before I pay any bills, I pay all my bills minus my one credit card that still has a balance, then see whats left. I leave $200 ...