An on-us item is a check or transaction processed by the same bank that holds the check writer's funds, rather than being routed to another bank. This usually settles faster and at lower cost than ...

When a five- or six-figure check hits your account, it can feel like instant money. In reality, a quiet chain of bank rules, federal regulations, and fraud checks kicks in before you can safely spend ...

A checking account is central to many Americans financial lives—here are the best options for convenience and low fees Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Martha C. White is a contributor to ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Huntington Bank has bucked another industry trend by changing how transactions are posted to consumer checking accounts - a move which will cause fewer overdrafts by customers.

Consumers continue to pay higher fees for out-of-network ATM transactions, but have more access to free, non-interest checking accounts, says Bankrate Inc.’s annual survey of checking-account fees.

With more than 15 years of experience crafting content about all aspects of personal finance, Michael Benninger knows how to identify smart moves for your money. His work has been published by Intuit, ...