Your average checking account balance can affect the interest rate you earn, the fees you pay and your ability to pay your bills. Having too little can mean getting hit with account fees and bounced ...

Balancing your checking account entails keeping track of your starting balance and any and all withdrawals and deposits, so you are aware of your balance. Tracking your withdrawals and knowing your ...

Check your balance online, on the phone, through your bank's mobile app, at the ATM and with bank statements. A bank teller can provide account details in person. Regularly checking your balance helps ...

Keeping too much cash in your checking account might seem safe, but it could be costing you in missed opportunities.

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 ...

Amanda has written in the personal finance space for several years and previously worked as a risk analyst at a local community bank. She researches economics, emerging financial trends and the future ...