See how your checking account balance compares to the national average—and what factors influence how much people keep in the ...

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 ...

According to the most recent data from Statista Consumer Insights, 63% of bank account holders handled a financial transaction on their smartphone or tablet as of the first quarter of 2024. A survey ...

While two out of five Americans report not having enough savings to cover a $1,000 emergency, there are others who may be ...

Wells Fargo just raised the balance you need in your Everyday Checking account to avoid a monthly fee ($15 a month, which is ...

A checking account is a useful tool for managing your everyday money, offering flexible access for frequent payments, withdrawing cash or covering emergencies. Because it’s designed for day-to-day ...

These checking accounts reward you for meeting certain monthly requirements—like debit card purchases—with APYs that are quite a bit higher than most other bank accounts.

On Oct. 24, 2025, the institution on our best high-yield savings account list with the highest APY is Axos Bank. Its ONE savings account earns a 4.51% APY.

Liliana Hall was a writer for CNET Money covering banking, credit cards and mortgages. Previously, she wrote about personal credit for Bankrate and CreditCards.com. All checking accounts are not ...

NerdWallet's list of the best savings accounts feature options with great customer service, higher-than-average interest rates and low or no fees.