Checking your accounts: What type of account works for you? 

Checking accounts, money markets, savings accounts? Not sure what account is right for you? View these tips from State Farm® to help you decide.

Articles about checking accounts

Easily access your money with a checking account

This introduction to checking accounts helps explain some features to seek and avoid.

What is a checking account and how to use it

Learn the basics about how to write and cash checks, locate the bank routing number and more.

Articles about saving accounts

Holiday savings tips

With a little extra planning and online research, you can stretch your gift-giving budget this holiday season.

Four kinds of savings and other important savings account information

Learn more about savings accounts and how they work. We share four different kinds of savings to help you decide which one may help with your financial goals.

Build an emergency fund

Having extra cash in an emergency fund comes in handy when life throws you something unexpected.

Articles about money markets

What is a money market account?

Read some information about benefits, strategies and items to note for money market savings accounts.

Money market account vs. money market fund: Which is best for you?

Distinguish these two separate entities by learning the differences.

General articles about checking and savings

What is a checking account and how to use it

Learn the basics about how to write and cash checks, locate the bank routing number and more.

Budget breakdown

You can have a budget — and still live the life you want to live. Budgeting is a simple and reliable resource for shedding unwanted debt, reaching financial goals, living a healthier financial lifestyle and maintaining true financial wellness.

Credit card, debit card & ATM security tips to help prevent card fraud

Learn about credit card fraud and how to help protect yourself with common security precautions.

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