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Curious how much money Americans keep in their checking and savings accounts? This data shows where you fall by age, household, and education level.

Bank account balances in the U.S. are lower than expected, but that's not necessarily a bad sign. Over the past year, households have held less in their bank accounts than what historical trends ...