Articles by Lance Cothern

Lance is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the state of Virginia and he covers money management, budgeting, financial products, and more. He is also the founder of Money Manifesto, a personal finance blog, where he writes about his family's relationship with money. Education: B.B.A. in Accounting from James Madison University.

The Best Checking Accounts in New Mexico for 2025 See which local banks in New Mexico provide the best checking accounts based on account fees, access, and other consumer-friendly features. The Best Checking Accounts in New Hampshire for 2025 Photo of Lance Cothern Lance Cothern The Best Checking Accounts in New Hampshire for 2025 One of many products banks may use to make money is a checking account. Some banks... The Best Checking Accounts in Nevada for 2025 Photo of Lance Cothern Lance Cothern The Best Checking Accounts in Nevada for 2025 Finding the right checking account can save you a lot of money in fees that... The Best Checking Accounts in Nebraska for 2025 See the best checking accounts that you can find currently at local Nebraska banks based on their account fees, features, and convenience factors. The Best Checking Accounts in Montana for 2025 See the best checking accounts available from local Montana banks based on their account fees, features, and level of convenience. The Best Checking Accounts in Missouri for 2025 Photo of Lance Cothern Lance Cothern The Best Checking Accounts in Missouri for 2025 The best checking accounts can be difficult to track down. Many banks have... The Best Checking Accounts in Mississippi for 2025 Photo of Lance Cothern Lance Cothern The Best Checking Accounts in Mississippi for 2025 If you’re looking for a checking account, you may be overwhelmed with the options.... The Best Checking Accounts in Minnesota for 2025 Find out which banks in Minnesota provide the best checking account options to residents based on fees, features, and convenience. The Best Checking Accounts in Maryland for 2025 Find out which local Maryland banks offer the best checking accounts based on account fees and other features -- and compared to online checking options. The Best Checking Accounts in Maine for 2025 Photo of Lance Cothern Lance Cothern The Best Checking Accounts in Maine for 2025 Banks come in many varieties. Most banks offer more than one checking account,...