Mike Cetera is the editor in chief for Forbes Marketplace U.S. Mike has written and edited articles about mortgages, savings accounts, CD rates and credit cards for more than a decade. Prior to ...

A joint bank account is useful if you're combining finances, whether that means saving for a mutual goal, paying shared bills, teaching your children money management skills or starting a business ...

Having a joint bank account can make life easier if you live with your partner or share household bills with other people. The good news is, most standard current accounts can usually be opened ...