A growing number of Internet users have fallen prey to unauthorized checking account withdrawals, a new report says, costing upward of $2.4 billion during a recent 12-month period. The report, ...

Even if interest rates fall in 2026, the right bank accounts can still protect your cash, flexibility, and peace of mind.

With an online account, instead of using checks to pay bills, expenses are debited directly from the account. Because the accounts are designed for strictly online use, they typically come with higher ...

High-interest checking accounts are growing in popularity, as they combine the best aspects of high-yield savings, with the ...

With more than 15 years of experience crafting content about all aspects of personal finance, Michael Benninger knows how to identify smart moves for your money. His work has been published by Intuit, ...

Here’s a closer look at some of the easiest bank accounts to open. Account details and annual percentage rates (APYs) are accurate as of November 11, 2026. *Earn up to 4.00% Annual Percentage Yield ...

Dashia is the consumer insights editor for CNET. She specializes in data-driven analysis and news at the intersection of tech, personal finance and consumer sentiment. Dashia investigates economic ...

Check your balance online, on the phone, through your bank's mobile app, at the ATM and with bank statements. A bank teller can provide account details in person. Regularly checking your balance helps ...

Many people shop online with a credit or debit card, digital wallet or mobile payment service. But if these aren’t your preferred methods, you have other choices. You may also be able to pay for ...

You know about all checking your credit reports—but there are also reports banks use to track fraud and risk on your checking account, and you need to look at those, too. When not writing, Jeff spends ...