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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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Jul 09, 2018Best checking account rates — July 2018
Most checking accounts pay nothing – or close to it. The best pay up to 5 percent APY.
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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.
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Jun 06, 2018How millennials can beat banking fees
Consumers may be accustom to fees, but there are multiple ways to avoid them.
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Jun 05, 2018Called to account: Banking after death
You can’t take it with you, so what happens to your bank account after you pass on?