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  Checking account fees: What they are and how to avoid them

  Here are simple steps to take to avoid paying checking account fees.

  4 min read Nov 28, 2023
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  Best online checking accounts – November 2023

  Online checking accounts stand out for different features. Here’s our top picks.

  8 min read Nov 27, 2023
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  What are peer-to-peer payments?

  Services such as Zelle and Venmo make splitting a bill or sending money a breeze.

  9 min read Nov 15, 2023
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  Discover Bank checking account

  Here’s everything you need to know about the online bank’s checking account.

  2 min read Nov 15, 2023
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  What is an overdraft fee and how can you avoid it?

  Here are easy actions you can take to avoid the fee of get it waived.

  4 min read Nov 14, 2023
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  Wells Fargo checking accounts

  Here’s everything you need to know about the big bank’s checking accounts.

  5 min read Nov 09, 2023
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  Bank of America checking accounts

  Everything you need to know about BofA’s checking accounts.

  4 min read Nov 08, 2023
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  10 types of checking accounts

  Not all checking accounts are created equal.

  5 min read Nov 08, 2023
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  Best business checking accounts – November 2023

  Not paying fees and an easy way to bank should all be priorities. Here are some of our favorites.

  11 min read Nov 07, 2023
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  How to get a debit card

  Stop wasting time writing checks. Learn the faster, safer way to pay.

  5 min read Nov 03, 2023
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  What is a cashier’s check? Definitions, uses, how to buy one, cost and alternatives

  This old-school way of paying is still in demand. Here’s everything you need to know.

  5 min read Nov 02, 2023
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  PNC Bank checking accounts

  Here’s everything you need to know about the bank’s checking accounts.

  5 min read Oct 27, 2023
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  Chase checking accounts

  Decide whether these products offered by America’s biggest bank meet your needs.

  4 min read Oct 03, 2023
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  Places you should avoid using your debit card

  Debit cards are inherently less secure than credit cards, especially at these spots.

  5 min read Oct 03, 2023
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  Overdraft fees vs. NSF fees: How they differ

  Here’s how these two bank fees compare and how to best avoid them.

  5 min read Sep 15, 2023
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  How to endorse a check

  We list seven ways to endorse a check and how to process it correctly and securely.

  3 min read Sep 05, 2023
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  Cashing old checks: How long is a check good for?

  There’s a right way to handle old checks. The wrong way can cost you.

  3 min read Aug 31, 2023
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  Survey: ATM fees hit record high while overdraft and NSF fees fell sharply

  Convenient access to your cash often comes at a price — and sometimes it’s a very high one.

  9 min read Aug 30, 2023
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  Debit-card spending limits: How to increase yours

  Knowing your limit before making a purchase can help you make smarter decisions.

  3 min read Aug 25, 2023
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  How long does it take for a check to clear?

  The amount of time can vary from check to check.

  3 min read Aug 25, 2023