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Institutions
and services ...
Bankrate's
Fall 2003 Checking Study -- Fees are
up. It costs more to open an account. And interest rates are minuscule.
PLUS: Key
findings of the study
Banks
must pry because of Patriot Act -- Beginning Oct. 1, financial
institutions will be required to check out customers more thoroughly.
New breed
of gifts being offered for new accounts -- Anxious to build up deposits,
financial institutions are handing out the goodies.
Banks
profiting from bounce-protection programs -- Always looking to
increase fees, many banks are pushing this costly checking service.
Debit
cards don't offer equal protection -- Disputing a charge or
purchase? You won't get the same backing that you do with a credit card.
Tips
and strategies ...
10
tips for ATM safety -- Don't be careless when it comes time
to get some cash. Follow these consumer tips.
Form
letters to help you solve your financial fiascos -- Whether
your bank forgot your deposit or charged a mysterious fee, use these letters
to say it effectively.
Making a deposit
at an ATM -- For some people, getting money into an ATM is
harder than getting money out.
Getting
more bang from your bank -- In search of "total relationships,"
banks are offering perks to customers who use more services.
Technology
...
Paper or
plastic for your money? -- While the United States adds color
to its bills, many countries have turned to plastic.
ATM
can be crook's best friend -- Make sure that gizmo that looks
like an ATM really is what it appears to be.
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checking & ATM stories
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