This logo isn't an ad or affiliate link. It's an organization that shares in our mission, and empowered the authors to share their insights in Byte form.
Rumie vets Bytes for compliance with our
Standards.
The organization is responsible for the completeness and reliability of the content.
Learn more
about how Rumie works with partners.
If you don't have a bank account, you may be thinking about which is the best one to get.
Photo by Michael Longmire on UnsplashBanks have many products and services for new customers like you but when it comes to keeping your money at a bank, the options are quite simple.
Step 1: Determine If You Are A Spender Or Saver
Look back over the past several months:
How often do you use cash versus your credit cards?
How many other pre-authorized transactions happen each month, like rental payments, phone bills or membership fees?
Has your cash balance grown, shrunk or stayed the same?
Photo by Jacek Dylag on UnsplashThese answers will help determine which type of account is best for you.
Step 2: If You're A Spender, Consider A Checking Account
As a spender, cash withdrawals, debit card transactions, and pre-authorized payments will be happening in your bank account. Checking accounts support these types of spending behaviors the best.
Checking accounts:
allow for a good number of transactions and checks for free
allow for a good number of withdrawals for free
are accessible by ATM machines and mobile banking apps
Did you know?
Step 3: If You're A Saver, Consider A Savings Account
If more money stays in your account than goes out each month and transactions are minimal, a savings account is a perfect choice for you.
Savings accounts offer:
Better interest rates than checking accounts
Easier monthly reconciliation because there are fewer transactions
A safe place to build your savings to attain a future goal, like a big ticket purchase
Quiz
You make around 50 transactions a month on average. Which type of account works best for you?
Checking will have more transactions because of the higher volume of activity happening like withdrawals, debit transactions, and check writing. You're best to get a checking account to handle the high number of transactions you make.
Did you know?
Take Action
Photo by Jens Lelie on Unsplash
One of these accounts is for you! It just depends on your financial habits and goals.
This Byte has been authored by
Michael Younder
Renaissance man.