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Apr 16, 20186 ways to get the best checking account rate
You may have to work for it, but you can earn a worthy return from a checking account.
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Apr 13, 2018Best checking account rates — April 2018
Most checking accounts pay nothing – or close to it. The best pay up to 5 percent APY.
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Apr 09, 2018Too old for Venmo? Banks hope you’ll try Zelle
The big banks are promoting Zelle as a more convenient alternative to Venmo.
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Apr 06, 2018Want to save money on paper checks? Skip your bank
You can spend less on reorders and still have the security features you need.
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Apr 06, 2018Aspiration aims for socially and environmentally responsible banking
With Aspiration, your banking can do well by doing good.
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Apr 04, 20184 risky places to use your debit card
Debit cards are inherently less secure than credit cards, especially at these spots.
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Apr 03, 2018Cashier’s checks: Everything you need to know
This old-school way of paying is still in demand, but watch out for fraudsters.
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Mar 30, 2018Millennial banking habits are not so unique, after all
Millennial banking choices mirror those of earlier generations.
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Mar 20, 2018Think twice about debit card reward programs
When choosing a checking account, consider these programs as nice to have, not a must have.
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Mar 07, 2018The true cost of free checking
Much of what the banks call “free checking” isn’t free at all.