The time you should keep a bank statement depends on what it shows and why you need it. Here’s a simple guide to help you determine the length of time to keep bank statements and canceled checks.

With all of the financial documents that arrive in the mail each week, it doesn’t take long to start a paper trail. You don’t want to ignore the bank and credit card statements, bills and ...

Someone has been logging into my online banking account. Yesterday, after working with my bank to get to the bottom of this I finally found out who was doing it — and I was dumbfounded. I first ...

Rebecca Lake is a certified educator in personal finance (CEPF) and a banking expert. She's been writing about personal finance since 2014, and her work has appeared in numerous publications online.

Electronic bank statements have virtues — saving trees, keeping your desk uncluttered — but they also have a vice: They can be easy to forget. You could instead get paper statements delivered by mail, ...

As the world becomes more digitally savvy, many consumers are increasingly switching over to online banking. Having an account that’s accessible whenever and wherever internet access is available ...

Yes, as you move through the mortgage approval process, you’ll likely need bank statements to prove your income. We asked experts how many you need. Buying a house? Congratulations! But be prepared to ...

Online banks are competing against established banking institutions, which may be one reason why they’re offering interest rates over 4%. It’s important to compare more than just the APY before ...

There are many features and benefits when you use Bank of America's online banking services. Business owners can manage accounts, pay bills and process payroll online. A bonus for the busy business ...

US travelers hoping to visit the beautiful beaches of Brazil will have to acquire a visa first beginning in 2025 — meaning they’ll have to share their bank statements with the South American country.

Alicia Galowitsch and her husband, Mark, are on a fixed income. They scrutinize their budget to the penny. “It’s very tight. It’s very tight to where we had to start going to a food bank,” said Ms.