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Explore checking basics
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
Spend money, pay bills, write checks or make fund transfers with a checking account.
Not all checking accounts are created equal.
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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Finding the account number on a check is easy — if you know where to look.
Balancing your checking account may sound dated, but it still makes sense.
Checks aren’t as ubiquitous as they once were, but you may still have to write one.
Here are simple steps to take to avoid paying checking account fees.
Banks are cutting overdraft fees in response to consumers and regulators’ demands.
If you’re looking to become a better saver, here are some tips for setting savings goals.
Here are five ways automatic transfers can make growing your savings easy.
Comparing savings rates can ensure you get the best return on your savings.
Get the latest rates on top-yielding money market accounts.
Here’s how to boost your savings.
New Bankrate data shows the economy is making it harder for Americans to save.
Here are ways to save money and improve financial health in times of inflation.
Having multiple bank accounts has its perks but keeping them organized is key.
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said the U.S. central bank is in no rush to adjust rates.
You just sent money to a stranger. So, how do you get it back?
The U.S. economy expanded at a slower pace in the fourth quarter of 2018, but came in well ahead of estimates.
Powell faced criticism from Democratic congressmen for his positive evaluation of the job market despite a period of slow pay gains.
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell delivered a positive assessment of the U.S. economy that nonetheless faces some risks.
Experts are betting that a recession will occur by the end of 2021, a new survey suggests.
Will the Federal Reserve raise borrowing costs two times in 2019, as it initially anticipated? That’s a question even the officials on the inside can’t answer.
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