Where you keep your money can have a big effect on your overall financial picture. That's especially true in today's high rate environment, with some accounts earning upwards of 4.50% APY without ...

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 ...

If your checking account has too much money, then you're costing yourself big-time. Money that's sitting in checking has a tendency to get spent -- even if it shouldn't be. If you have high-interest ...

Many Americans keep just a few hundred dollars in their checking account, making overdraft fees from mistimed payments a common concern. So, how much cash should you keep in your debit account?

Many people simply leave a large chunk of money in their checking accounts and let it sit there. But is that the best move?