How to earn the bonus: Open a new Wells Fargo Everyday Checking account with a minimum opening deposit of $25 and make a total of $1,000 or more in qualifying direct deposits to your new checking ...

Everyone needs a checking account. So, what should you look for when shopping around for a checking account?

Keeping too much cash in your checking account could be costing you in the long run. Here are five better places to keep your ...

Low fees, ample ATM access, mobile banking: these are just some of the most important features checking account customers are looking for these days, a recent Bankrate survey found. (You can see some ...

Some banks will pay you up to $400 just for opening a new account and completing some simple requirements. See our top picks ...

Don't let your money languish in an account that doesn't give you anything back.

When you’re nearing retirement age, you’ll see plenty of discounts and perks aimed at seniors. Among them: senior checking accounts. Should you get one? The quick answer: not necessarily. A senior ...

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We might earn a commission if you make a purchase through one of the links. The McClatchy Commerce Content team, which is independent from our newsroom, oversees this content. A joint checking account ...

Most checking accounts are pretty snooze-worthy. The national deposit rate for checking accounts that pay interest as of Sept. 15 was a mere 0.07%, according to FDIC data. Furthermore, the average ...