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From no fees to online bill pay, here are the must-have checking account features.
If you overdraw your account frequently, then overdraft protection could be a good way to avoid hefty overdraft fees.
Checks aren’t as ubiquitous as they once were, but you may still have to write one.
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Available balance vs. current balance
Learn about the two separate balances you may see when looking at your bank account.
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Checking account fees
Learn about the different kinds of checking account fees and what you can do to avoid them.
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Bank account alerts to protect your money
Explore the types of bank account alerts you can set up to help you stay informed about your finances whenever and wherever you are.
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Spend money, pay bills, write checks or make fund transfers with a checking account.
Check out the 13 different types of checking accounts.
Finding the account of your dreams comes down to knowing what you want and the features you value most.
Here are simple steps to take to avoid paying checking account fees.
Checks aren’t as ubiquitous as they once were, but you may still have to write one.
There are several ways to deposit a check — some are simpler than others.
Setting up direct deposit is typically easy and can save you a lot of time. Here’s how.
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How Reg. D impacts your savings account and why it pays to check with your bank.
The best account to save your money will vary by your goal.
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Here’s how much $100,000 in a high-yield savings account can earn you.
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The worst downturn in a lifetime was also the shortest.
Here’s where the nation’s top economists see hiring, the Fed and inflation heading over the next year.
Higher inflation and a troubled labor market could be the Fed’s nightmare scenario.
Higher inflation is here, but the big question is whether it’s here to stay or not.
The savings account has always been a time-tested standby. Here’s why it still matters.
The longer an individual is out of a job, the more likely they are to lose skills, face discrimination from employers and see lower wages.
The Fed’s patience could be challenged as the U.S. economy comes roaring back to life.
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