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Oct 23, 2018Online banks have avoided offering checking accounts — that stands to change
Barclays’ new digital-only checking account could signal a trend of more direct banks offering the product.
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Oct 19, 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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Oct 15, 2018Barclays to add a checking account to its digital-only offerings
While few details about the account are available, here’s what to look for when it launches.
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Oct 10, 2018Survey: ATM fees hit a record high for the 14th year in a row
Bankrate’s annual checking study finds a spike in ATM fees and a slight drop in overdraft fees.
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Oct 02, 20184 steps to move your checking account to a new bank
Switching banks can be complicated. Here’s your checklist to success.
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Sep 20, 2018Banning fees won’t solve all of our problems with bank overdraft programs
As banks and legislators take steps to improve their overdraft programs, experts say there’s still more work to do.
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Jul 26, 2018What is online banking? Know the pros and cons
Use online banking to manage your money without stepping foot in a branch.
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Jun 22, 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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Jun 21, 2018Consumers are most satisfied with these banking apps
Which banking app is the fan favorite? Here’s what one recent study found.
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Jun 18, 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.