Your average checking account balance can affect the interest rate you earn, the fees you pay and your ability to pay your bills. Having too little can mean getting hit with account fees and bounced ...

While most Americans strive to fatten up their savings accounts, it can be difficult to discern how much of your cash belongs in a checking account. The dilemma: You want to have enough on hand to pay ...

Amanda has written in the personal finance space for several years and previously worked as a risk analyst at a local community bank. She researches economics, emerging financial trends and the future ...