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.

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.

Two important things to consider when opening a business checking account are monthly maintenance fees and minimum deposit requirements. Many banks charge a monthly maintenance, or service, fee just ...

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 ...

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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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Just as credit history plays a big role in getting approved for a new credit card, your past banking history helps determine whether or not you qualify for a checking or savings account. When you go ...

Discover Truist’s checking account features, fees, and benefits in our comprehensive review. Learn how to maximize perks and avoid charges. Truist FDIC member is a traditional bank that offers three ...

Google is the latest big tech company to make a move into banking and personal financial services: The company is gearing up to offer checking accounts to consumers, as first reported by The Wall ...

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, ...