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 Nevada for 2025 Find out which banks in Nevada offer the best checking accounts based on the most consumer-friendly account fees and features. The Best Checking Accounts in Nebraska for 2025 Photo of Lance Cothern Lance Cothern The Best Checking Accounts in Nebraska for 2025 Deciding on a new checking account, likely at a new bank, can feel overwhelming.... The Best Checking Accounts in Montana for 2025 Photo of Lance Cothern Lance Cothern The Best Checking Accounts in Montana for 2025 The difference between a good checking account and a lousy checking account can... The Best Checking Accounts in Missouri for 2025 Find out which Missouri banks offer the best checking accounts based on account fees, features and convenience factors. The Best Checking Accounts in Mississippi for 2025 See the best checking accounts from Mississippi banks based on the account fees, features, and convenience -- compared to online checking accounts. The Best Checking Accounts in Minnesota for 2025 Photo of Lance Cothern Lance Cothern The Best Checking Accounts in Minnesota for 2025 A checking account can help you manage your money more effectively, but only if it... The Best Checking Accounts in Maryland for 2025 Photo of Lance Cothern Lance Cothern The Best Checking Accounts in Maryland for 2025 Finding the best checking account for you depends on your needs. That said, some... The Best Checking Accounts in Maine for 2025 See which local banks in Maine offer the best checking accounts to consumers based on fees, features, and convenience--compared to online checking accounts. The Best Checking Accounts in Louisiana for 2025 See the best checking accounts offered by local banks in Louisiana -- chosen based on their account fees, features, and convenience factors. The Best Checking Accounts in Kentucky for 2025 Photo of Lance Cothern Lance Cothern The Best Checking Accounts in Kentucky for 2025 A checking account is a tool many families use to manage their finances. They have...