Checking accounts are commonly used for paying bills, writing checks, making debit card purchases and ATM cash withdrawals. A ...

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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.

Checking accounts allow for unlimited daily transactions and are insured up to $250,000. They offer various deposit methods and access tools like debit cards and online banking. Be aware of possible ...

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A checking account is a type of bank account you’ll use for handling day-to-day expenses. Generally, the right checking account for you will be based on a combination of factors, such as the fee ...