As a college student, it’s easy to make poor financial decisions. It only takes a few missteps to generate credit card debt or pay hundreds of dollars in senseless bank fees. That’s why it’s key to ...

Finding a financial advisor doesn't have to be hard. SmartAsset's free tool matches you with up to three fiduciary financial advisors that serve your area in minutes. Each advisor has been vetted by ...

A student checking account can be a first step in financial independence and building money management skills. While typically marketed to college students, helping your high schooler open a student ...

Benzinga’s readers look to Chase and Capital One when they need student checking accounts! Students have unique needs that don’t always fit the traditional financial services offered by banks. High ...

For many college students, opening a bank account is a significant milestone—a rite of passage into adulthood. However, financial independence also means taking responsibility for managing your money ...

The holidays are approaching quickly and shopping has begun. Some people are easier to shop for than others. Teenagers, for example, often prefer to simply get cash. If you have a teen, it’s the ...

Jean Folger has 15+ years of experience as a financial writer covering real estate, investing, active trading, the economy, and retirement planning. She is the co-founder of PowerZone Trading, a ...

A traditional checking account, also called standard or basic, is your bare-bones account. “These accounts are very easy to access,” said Matt Hicks, vice president of deposit products and member ...

Checking accounts are a household money management staple, allowing you to pay bills and make purchases through electronic transfers, paper checks and debit cards. Consumers usually keep their ...