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Finding the best student checking account Open a checking account with the right perks and keep your scholar out of financial trouble. 5 rewarding replacements for debit card rewards With some banks dropping debit card rewards, sub in one of these generous alternatives. Compare debit card rewards Debit card reward offerings are changing. Learn the results of Bankrate's 2011 survey. Why checking account yields are so low It all starts with the Federal Reserve. Find out how your checking account yield reflects its actions. 7 ways checking accounts cost you more To stash your cash in today's checking accounts, you'll pay more and higher fees. 5 cities with the lowest ATM fees in 2011 ATM fees are on the rise, but in these cities it won't be as costly to get out cash. 5 cities with the highest ATM fees in 2011 ATM fees are on the rise. 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