Most banks offer free checking if, for instance, customers have their paycheck direct deposited or they maintain an average minimum balance. The majority of people with checking accounts (73%) take ...

Banks often charge monthly fees just to maintain your checking account. Some charge penalties if your account dips below the required minimum balance, or they may charge fees for using competing banks ...

Big banks are beginning to make good on their threat to charge fees for everyday checking accounts. But most banks aren't big banks, and community institutions are hanging on to free checking as long ...

Wondering about the controversial new fees on basic checking accounts in the U.S.? Here's why millions are calling these their worst changes yet.

A top JPMorgan Chase executive warned the bank’s 86 million customers that their currently free checking accounts may soon carry a fee, according to a report. Marianne Lake, CEO of consumer and ...

It’s been over a decade since savings rates have been this high. And at least four banks or credit unions are now touting high-yield savings and checking accounts with at least 5% annual percentage ...