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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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- Introduction to Checking Accounts
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