Checking accounts are an everyday financial tool for many people, but maintaining one can be expensive. Major banks often charge account maintenance fees that can cost you up to $35 per month.

Ben Gran is a freelance contributor for Forbes Advisor on banking. He also writes for The Ascent (a Motley Fool service), where he covers insurance, credit cards, personal finance and investing.

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