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When banks don't compete you lose

story: Bank mergers mean less competition, which can lead to higher fees.

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/video/when-banks-don-t-compete-you-lose.aspx

posted 2/4/2009 3:34:00 PM

New coin is 'change' we can believe in

story: A new coin featuring President William Henry Harrison offers hope to others who dream of numismatic immortality.

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/personal-finance/new-coin-is-change-we-can-believe-in.aspx

posted 1/21/2009 7:00:00 AM

Credit Union Network

video: New credit union networks make joining more convenient.

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/checking/video-credit-union-network.aspx

posted 12/1/2008 12:00:00 AM

Join credit union

video: Although you must qualify to join a credit union, you may find good rates if you borrow or save.

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/checking/video-joining-a-credit-union.aspx

posted 12/1/2008 12:00:00 AM

When banks don't compete you lose

story: Bank mergers mean less competition, which can lead to higher fees.

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/checking/video-when-banks-don-t-compete-you-lose.aspx

posted 12/1/2008 12:00:00 AM

What happens to your accounts if the bank fails?

story: A disruption in service can be more than a hassle. Find out what happens to typical accounts when a bank fails.

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/what-happens-to-your-accounts-if-the-bank-fails--1.aspx

posted 10/29/2008 7:00:00 AM

Changes to currency may help the blind

story: Currency changes are in sight that will help blind Americans to better manage their money.

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/checking/changes-to-currency-may-help-the-blind-1.aspx

posted 10/20/2008 7:00:00 AM

Will WaMu customers accept Chase?

story: With WaMu on its way to the graveyard of failed banks, customers will have to decide if they like JP Morgan Chase.

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/will-wamu-customers-accept-chase--1.aspx

posted 9/26/2008 7:00:00 AM

Defend yourself against a failing bank

story: You need to know that your money is insured, and what steps to take in the event of a failure.

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/defend-yourself-against-a-failing-bank-1.aspx

posted 9/20/2008 7:00:00 AM

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