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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?
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May 21, 2018Survey: 82% of the largest credit unions offer free checking
Paying for your checking account? Stop, and head to the nearest credit union.
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May 21, 2018Credit Union Checking Survey results
Bankrate surveyed fees, yields and minimums at 50 of the largest credit unions.
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Apr 09, 2018Too old for Venmo? Banks hope you’ll try Zelle
The big banks are promoting Zelle as a more convenient alternative to Venmo.
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Apr 06, 2018Want to save money on paper checks? Skip your bank
You can spend less on reorders and still have the security features you need.
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Apr 06, 2018Aspiration aims for socially and environmentally responsible banking
With Aspiration, your banking can do well by doing good.
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Apr 03, 2018Cashier’s checks: Everything you need to know
This old-school way of paying is still in demand, but watch out for fraudsters.
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Mar 30, 2018Millennial banking habits are not so unique, after all
Millennial banking choices mirror those of earlier generations.