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Types of checking accounts

Article: When it comes to choosing a checking account, your options abound. Pick the one that best suits your needs.

How safe is your bank?

Article: Check the financial health of a bank, thrift or credit union before you give them your money.

How do I: Choose a checking account?

Article: A step-by-step guide to choosing the best checking account for your needs.

Protecting your money

Article: The FDIC covers your bank account up to $250,000, and you can be covered for more.

Article: They're like credit cards, except the money vanishes from your account in a flash.

Chapter 4: Protecting your account

Article: Banking offers many layers of protection; Check yourself before your finances are wrecked.

How to avoid fees

Article: You have to know the fees if you want to bypass them. Here’s a rundown of common, and easily dodged, fees.

How to complain to the bank

Article: Don't get angry, just get your money back.

How do I: Choose a savings vehicle?

Article: Here's how to decide which is the best savings account for your cash needs.

Overdraft protection plans

Article: If you bounce checks often, you might want to consider an overdraft protection plan.

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Interest Checking average
0.47%

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Savings Overnight Averages

Product		Yield	+/-	Last week
MMA		0.44%		0.44%
$10K MMA		0.52%		0.52%
MMA jumbo		0.67%		0.66%
Interest checking		0.48%		0.49%

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ByDr. Don Taylor, Ph.D., CFA, CFP

Don Taylor

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