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The average American checking balance might surprise you. But keeping too much cash in checking could be costing you hundreds in lost interest.

Your average checking account balance can affect the interest rate you earn, the fees you pay and your ability to pay your bills. Having too little can mean getting hit with account fees and bounced ...