Checking accounts are an everyday financial tool for many people, but maintaining one can be expensive. Major banks often charge account maintenance fees that can cost you up to $35 per month.

Now, some good news: Overdraft fees aren’t nearly as brutal today as five or 10 years ago, banking experts say. Many banks have taken dramatic steps to lower or eliminate the fees. Both Bankrate and ...

With eight years of experience as a financial journalist and editor and a degree in economics, Elizabeth Aldrich has worked on thousands of articles within the realm of banking, economics, credit ...

SoFi’s Checking and Savings account earns a 0.50% APY (variable and subject to change) on the balance in its checking portion. Customers who enroll in SoFi Plus with direct deposit, or pay a $10 ...

Opening a student checking account is a great way to establish some financial independence, but many banks charge maintenance fees that can cost you up to $15 a month if you don't meet certain ...

As a senior or retiree, finding the perfect bank means locating one that offers easy access to your money while paying competitive interest on your deposits — all without nickel-and-diming you ...

Investopedia found Capital One MONEY to be the best student bank account. It’s a simple, inexpensive option that can suit ...

Finding a no-fee business savings account can help your business profit more. In addition to monthly maintenance fees, evaluate withdrawal limits, transaction fees and interest rates. Review ...

Taylor Tepper covered banking, investing and pretty much everything else in personal finance for more than a decade, with his work appearing in the New York Times, Fortune and MONEY magazine, as ...

Kristy is a freelance contributor to Newsweek’s personal finance team. As an editor, Kristy has worked with sites like Bankrate, JPMorgan Chase and NextAdvisor to craft and hone content on ...

Lee Huffman spent 18 years as a financial planner and corporate finance manager before quitting his corporate job to write full-time in 2018. He has been writing about early retirement, credit ...