Checking

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Checking Basics

Here’s everything to know about the pros and cons of the account serving as the center of your financial life.

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Some brokerages offer checking to their investing clients. Are they better than a bank’s?

3 min read

Follow these steps to stop a check in its tracks.

2 min read

There’s a right way to handle old checks. The wrong way can cost you.

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What is a checking account?

Here’s everything to know about the pros and cons of the account serving as the center of your financial life.

5 min read Jul 26, 2021
Best business checking accounts — July 2021

Not paying fees and an easy way to bank should all be priorities. Here are some of our favorites.

9 min read Jul 21, 2021
PNC checking accounts

Here’s everything you need to know about the bank’s checking accounts.

6 min read Jul 20, 2021
The pros and cons of brokerage checking accounts

Some brokerages offer checking to their investing clients. Are they better than a bank’s?

3 min read Jul 20, 2021
Best free checking accounts in July 2021

The best checking accounts are not only free, but may also offer you perks.

9 min read Jul 01, 2021
What is an overdraft fee and how do you avoid them?

Here are easy actions you can take to avoid the fee of get it waived.

3 min read Jun 14, 2021
Ally Bank checking account

Here’s everything you need to know about the online bank’s checking account.

2 min read Jun 01, 2021
5 ways to cash a check without a bank account

Unbanked consumers almost have to plan ahead to cash their checks.

3 min read May 20, 2021
How to cancel a check: 4 important steps

Follow these steps to stop a check in its tracks.

2 min read May 20, 2021
What is a certified check? Definition, uses and cost

Learn the key characteristics of certified checks and how they differ from other types of payments.

2 min read May 20, 2021