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Developing smart habits with your money is one of the best ways to meet your financial goals — but doing so can be a lot easier with the right bank accounts working for you. Whether you need somewhere ...

When it comes to managing your finances, choosing the right bank account type is crucial. With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to determine which type of account is best suited to ...

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.

Did you know that, no matter how much money you have, solely having a checking account won’t cut it? Yes, a checking account is a good start, but there are other financial accounts experts recommend ...

Americans are, by and large, banked: More than 95% of U.S. households have at least one, according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC). And there are a bevy of banking options to choose from ...

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Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, coordinated, and directed various community and nonprofit organizations. She has conducted in-depth research on social and economic issues ...