With close to a decade of writing and editing experience, Maisha specializes in service journalism and has produced work in the lifestyle, financial services, real estate, and culture spaces. She uses ...

Mike Cetera is the editor in chief for Forbes Marketplace U.S. Mike has written and edited articles about mortgages, savings accounts, CD rates and credit cards for more than a decade. Prior to ...

High-interest checking accounts are growing in popularity, as they combine the best aspects of high-yield savings, with the ...

If your cash isn't making you money, it's losing value — an unfortunate side effect of persistent inflation. So, it's important to put your money to work if and when possible. High-yield checking and ...

Checking accounts play an integral role in many aspects of life, whether it's receiving your paycheck or transferring money to someone else. Nearly eight in 10 (79%) U.S. adults 18 and older have a ...

When intertwining your finances with others, whether that’s your life partner, business partner, friend or your kid, you can use a joint checking account to make things easier and more convenient. The ...

It wasn't that long ago that earning meaningful interest on a checking or savings account was nearly impossible. For years, banks offered savings and checking accounts with rates so low they were ...

Opening a checking account as a student is a great way to learn financial independence, but many banks charge maintenance fees of up to $15 a month if you don't meet certain minimums or other ...

A traditional checking account, also called standard or basic, is your bare-bones account. “These accounts are very easy to access,” said Matt Hicks, vice president of deposit products and member ...