Most banks offer free checking if, for instance, customers have their paycheck direct deposited or they maintain an average minimum balance. The majority of people with checking accounts (73%) take ...
Free checking accounts have been around for decades, but really exploded in growth in the past 15 years, as banks of all sizes -- especially the nation's biggest -- pushed them actively as a means of ...
In the shadow of the Occupy Wall Street and Bank Transfer Day movements lurks a poorly kept secret. While many banks and credit unions market their checking accounts as free, consumers are paying more ...
Even if interest rates fall in 2026, the right bank accounts can still protect your cash, flexibility, and peace of mind.