Checking Account Balance

Hi all,

When it comes to your checking account, how much should you have at all times? I've been hovering around $2,500.00 and I noticed that by habit I'm increasing this amount slowly. I don't have any debt other than a credit card a pay in full each month and I don't make any purchases that demand anything remotely close to $2,500.00. Should I just move a chunk to savings and retirement?

Thank you all for your wise advice.

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