Checking Account Knowledge Center

MoneyRates brings you the latest info on specific checking account offers as well as tips on how to get more out of your checking account.

Choosing a Checking Account

Find out how the right checking account can help you save money by learning about:

  • Different checking account fees
  • Finding a checking account that fits your needs
  • How online checking can save you money

Managing Your Checking Account

Your checking account is the front line of your finances. Manage it to win by knowing:

  • How to avoid paying monthly maintenance fees
  • How to make sure you are covered by FDIC insurance
  • What online tools can help you avoid overdrafts

People pay hundreds of dollars in unnecessary checking account fees every year. Learning a little can help you save that money for yourself.

Upgrade Rewards Checking Account Review 2023

Kenya McCullum
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If you don’t mind online banking and want to earn cash back rewards for using your debit card regularly, then the Upgrade rewards checking account is worth looking into. Sound intriguing? Continue reading to learn more about the Upgrade rewards checking account, including its features, downsides you should know, and how this account measures up… Continue reading Upgrade Rewards Checking Account Review 2023

Is It Time to Change Banks? Signs and Steps for a Smooth Transition

Rob Sabo
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There’s an adage that marriage is like a bank account: What you put in is what you get out, and you could lose interest over time. Flipping that script, your relationship with your bank is also a bit like a marriage. Your bank should be a trusted partner concerned about your financial well-being. If this… Continue reading Is It Time to Change Banks? Signs and Steps for a Smooth Transition

Smart Money Management: Finding the Perfect Checking Account

Rob Sabo
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Opening a checking account at an FDIC-insured bank is your ticket to financial convenience. There are many different kinds of checking accounts. We’ve created this guide to checking accounts to help you determine which type of account best fits your needs. How Does a Checking Account Work? A checking account is a basic financial tool… Continue reading Smart Money Management: Finding the Perfect Checking Account

Discover Checking Review 2023

Rebecca Lake
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Discover Bank offers a variety of banking products, including online checking accounts. Before opening a new checking account, it helps to take a closer look at the features and benefits, so you know what to expect. Overall Impression There’s much to like about the Discover Checking Account, particularly if you want to avoid paying steep… Continue reading Discover Checking Review 2023

Current Checking Review 2023

Shannon Lee
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If you are very comfortable with mobile banking and don’t need a physical bank branch to feel like your money is safe, Current might be the right place for you. It’s important to note that Current is not a bank but a financial technology company. However, its partner bank, Choice Financial Group, is an FDIC… Continue reading Current Checking Review 2023

Unlock Financial Success: The Benefits of a Business Checking Account

Rob Sabo
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If you own a business, work in the gig economy, or are a sole proprietor, chances are you already have a business checking account. If not, here’s why you might consider opening one. Business checking accounts have sophisticated tools and solutions specifically designed to help you streamline essential business functions, such as expense tracking, invoicing,… Continue reading Unlock Financial Success: The Benefits of a Business Checking Account

Going Cashless & Cardless: Exploring Digital Wallets

Anna Baluch
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Previously, you would have to pay for transactions with a plastic credit card or cash. These days, however, many people are using digital wallets instead. You don’t rely on physical credit cards and cash with a digital wallet. You can make payments conveniently using a smartphone, computer, smart watch, and other smart devices. Let’s take… Continue reading Going Cashless & Cardless: Exploring Digital Wallets

Capital One Money Teen Checking Review 2023

Rebecca Lake
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Capital One is a well-known name in banking, offering checking accounts, savings accounts, and CDs. If you’ve got a teenager, then you might consider opening a Capital One MONEY account for them so they can start learning the basics of personal finance. The MONEY account is a teen checking account that includes a debit card… Continue reading Capital One Money Teen Checking Review 2023

Step Teen Checking Review 2023

Madeline Marino
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Step Bank is an online-based financial institution. It offers a comprehensive mobile app with a user-friendly interface. Its services are offered through Evolve Bank and Trust, an FDIC-insured financial institution. Step provides savings, checking, and credit accounts and related services and allows young people to begin investing their money.  Step Teen Checking Account At-a-Glance Step… Continue reading Step Teen Checking Review 2023

M&T Bank Simple Checking for Business Review 2023

Rebecca Lake
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Opening a business checking account can help you keep business and personal expenses separate. M&T Bank is one option to consider if you’re looking for traditional business checking. M&T Bank offers the Simple Checking for Business account, which you can open online or at a branch. This account is designed to make managing business finances… Continue reading M&T Bank Simple Checking for Business Review 2023

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