Checking

Latest Articles

• What is a certified check?

  Learn the key differences between certified checks and other types of payments.

  3 min read Oct 22, 2019

  

• 5 ways to deposit cash into someone else’s account

  You may feel inconvenienced, but there are easy alternatives.

  4 min read Oct 22, 2019

  

• Cashier’s checks: When to use one and how they work

  This old-school way of paying is still in demand, but watch out for fraudsters.

  5 min read Oct 21, 2019

  

• Attention, bank fee-haters: Here’s how to get your money refunded and prevent the next overdraft fee

  These tools can help you get bank fees refunded and prevent the next ding.

  6 min read Oct 15, 2019

  

• How to find the best checking account

  There’s a wide range of options available, so shop around to find the best account for you.

  5 min read Oct 11, 2019

  

• Survey: Rising ATM and overdraft fees leave consumers paying much more than they did 20 years ago

  Bankrate’s annual checking study finds a surge in overdraft and ATM fees.

  5 min read Oct 02, 2019

  

• Checking accounts come with enticing rewards, but consumers should read the fine print

  Cell phone insurance and roadside assistance sound like great perks, but you might be better off going with a different account.

  4 min read Aug 27, 2019

  

• The pros and cons of brokerage checking accounts

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

  5 min read Jul 02, 2019

  

• Mark Cuban-backed fintech app launches checking account with a twist

  Fintech firm Dave created a product that reinvents overdraft fees and helps customers build their credit.

  3 min read Jun 18, 2019

  

• Wells Fargo will likely refund some debit card holders amid possible confusion over fees

  The bank says there may have been confusion over what was required to avoid monthly charges.

  2 min read May 07, 2019