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Jun 06, 2018How millennials can beat banking fees
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May 29, 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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May 21, 2018Survey: 82% of the largest credit unions offer free checking
Paying for your checking account? Stop, and head to the nearest credit union.
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May 21, 2018Credit Union Checking Survey results
Bankrate surveyed fees, yields and minimums at 50 of the largest credit unions.
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May 14, 2018How to get your piece of the Wells Fargo banking scandal settlement
If the bank opened an unauthorized account in your name, you may be eligible for restitution.
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May 07, 20187 questions to ask before choosing a checking account
Opening a checking account is easy. Finding the right one is the hard part.
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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.