Matt Richardson is the senior managing editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com. He writes and edits content about personal finance ranging from savings to investing to insurance.

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Keeping too much cash in your checking account might seem safe, but it could be costing you in missed opportunities. When it comes to money, there’s something undeniably comforting about seeing a ...