Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...

Both checking and savings accounts are fundamental building blocks of your personal finances, but each has its own purpose. Checking accounts are primarily used to manage your spending, so you can ...

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Checking accounts are a great tool for day-to-day money management. But most come with various costs that can quickly add up. There are ways to avoid these costs, including signing up for a checking ...

The ideal number of bank accounts depends on your financial habits and needs. You might be happy with just two accounts — checking and savings — or you may want multiple accounts to ...

While the exact figure varies for everyone, there's a sweet spot between keeping too little (and risking fees or financial stress) and keeping too much (and missing out on growth). For many American ...

Bluevine reports that business owners should maintain cash reserves based on factors like operating expenses and growth plans, typically recommending three to six months of expenses.

If someone says they’re a millionaire, you might think their bank account has more cash than you could ever hope to save. But the reality is that many wealthy people keep relatively modest sums in ...

The Walmart MoneyCard is a reloadable prepaid card that allows those without traditional checking accounts to spend and manage their money. It's available as a Visa or Mastercard, making it easy ...