If you are looking to open an account with a bank, online bank or credit union, the last thing you want is to find out your credit report may stop you from doing so. Banking history is one thing, but ...

Getting rejected for something as essential as a checking account can feel discouraging. According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, some of the common reasons banks and credit unions deny ...

We're always talking about the best high-yield savings accounts and top no-fee checking accounts, but what about the bank accounts that come bundled? Banks sometimes offer a bundled savings and ...

Checking accounts provide debit cards, offer direct deposit, let you pay bills and pull cash out of ATMs. Overall, most checking accounts lack originality — especially across small banks and credit ...

If you’re unsure how to begin saving or investing, here’s how to build a cash reserve, open a retirement account, and start ...

A student checking account can be a first step in financial independence and building money management skills. While typically marketed to college students, helping your high schooler open a student ...

Citibank customers with Access or EZ checking accounts will now be charged a $7.50 monthly fee unless they maintain a $1,500 balance. Previously, the monthly fee was waived if customers set up direct ...

Can Teens Get a Checking Account? Teens can get checking accounts, but any teen who is under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The adult acts as a custodian who watches ...

Thanks to U.S. banks upping fees and modifying minimum-balance rules, so-called "free checking" accounts are the most expensive they've ever been in history. In fact, chances are that unless you've ...