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• How to find the best checking account

  There’s a wide range of options available, so shop around to find the best account for you.

  5 min read Oct 11, 2019

  

• Survey: Rising ATM and overdraft fees leave consumers paying much more than they did 20 years ago

  Bankrate’s annual checking study finds a surge in overdraft and ATM fees.

  5 min read Oct 02, 2019

  

• Checking accounts come with enticing rewards, but consumers should read the fine print

  Cell phone insurance and roadside assistance sound like great perks, but you might be better off going with a different account.

  4 min read Aug 27, 2019

  

• The pros and cons of brokerage checking accounts

  Some brokerages offer checking to their investing clients. Are they better than a bank’s?

  5 min read Jul 02, 2019

  

• Mark Cuban-backed fintech app launches checking account with a twist

  Fintech firm Dave created a product that reinvents overdraft fees and helps customers build their credit.

  3 min read Jun 18, 2019

  

• Wells Fargo will likely refund some debit card holders amid possible confusion over fees

  The bank says there may have been confusion over what was required to avoid monthly charges.

  2 min read May 07, 2019

  

• T-Mobile’s checking account with 4% APY now available nationwide

  The account offers an attractive yield, but with a catch. See what else it offers.

  3 min read Apr 18, 2019

  

• JPMorgan Chase rolls out checking for low-income customers with no overdraft fees

  The accounts can help consumers save hundreds of dollars a year in fees.

  2 min read Mar 20, 2019

  

• Risks of joint bank accounts

  These accounts are fraught with risks that many people don’t consider.

  3 min read Mar 08, 2019

  

• Low-income Americans won’t pay ATM fees at these big banks — and it’ll save families millions of dollars

  These banks are waiving surcharges for non-bank customers who carry state-issued EBT cards.

  3 min read Feb 15, 2019