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  Your bank branch just closed. Now what?

  You may face limited options depending on where you live. Here are your next steps.

  Oct 16, 2017
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  Checking account fees surge. Here’s how to dodge them

  Average ATM and overdraft fees hit record highs in Bankrate’s 2017 checking account survey.

  Oct 03, 2017
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  Sep 26, 2017
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  Who’s on the hook for a bad check?

  Look in the mirror. And then learn how to protect yourself from a bounced check.

  Sep 19, 2017
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  4 ways to cash a check without a bank account

  No bank account? No problem. You can still cash that check.

  Sep 06, 2017
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  5 things Wells Fargo account victims should do

  If you were caught up in the banking, credit card or auto scandals, here are your next steps.

  Aug 31, 2017
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  Chase will no longer replace lost debit cards at its branches

  It may take a week to replace your missing card. Here’s what to do while you wait.

  Aug 24, 2017
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  Rewards checking account yields remain frozen. Here’s why

  Though a rate thaw is unlikely, a high-yield checking account still may be a smart place for you to save.

  Aug 15, 2017
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  How much does an overdraft cost? It could get easier to find out

  New disclosures could help you better judge the value of checking account overdraft coverage.

  Aug 04, 2017
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  Turned down for a checking account? Regulators say Chase needs to explain why

  The big bank was just fined $4.6 million for not being clearer about its rejections.

  Aug 03, 2017