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Jul 26, 2017Ready to take your bank to court? Not so fast
Congress may kill a new rule that would allow customers to sue their financial institutions.
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Jun 22, 2017Amazon rewards debit card users, too
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May 25, 2017Should a checking account be your next savings account?
A Wisconsin credit union offers two different checking accounts that pay more than the best savings accounts.
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Oct 04, 20162016 Bankrate checking account survey
Checking fees are at record highs, according to our yearly survey of the 25 top U.S. markets.
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Mar 21, 2017Smart Banking: Little-known facts on debit cards
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5 cities with highest bounced-check fees
Penalties for bounced checks rose this year. Find out if your city is among those with the highest.
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Sep 28, 2015Certified check vs. cashiers check – What’s a safer payment option?
A certified check doesn’t necessarily mean payment is certain, says Dr. Don Taylor.
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Compare high-yield checking accounts
Our survey shows average yields increased, beating other cash investments.
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Apr 12, 2016Compare high-yield checking accounts at credit unions
Our survey shows average yields increased, beating other cash investments.
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Mar 13, 2017Credit Union Checking Survey results
Bankrate surveyed fees, yields and minimums at 50 of the largest credit unions.