Keeping too much cash in your checking account might seem safe, but it could be costing you in missed opportunities.

Your checking account balance should be enough to cover your bills, account fees and other unexpected expenses. If your balance is too low, you risk overdrafting your account and missing bill ...

A freelance writer, Margaret Wack has written about personal finance for publications including WSJ Buy Side, US News & World Report, Investopedia, Bankrate, MoneyGeek and more. Robert is a senior ...

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Pennsylvania-based Horizon Federal Credit Union offers a checking account that earns an 8% annual percentage yield (APY) — a number boosting it past most high-yield savings accounts, let alone ...

Keeping too much money in your checking account means missing out on growth -- most accounts earn close to 0% interest. A good rule of thumb is to keep one to two months' worth of expenses in your ...