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2016 Bankrate checking account survey
Checking fees are at record highs, according to our yearly survey of the 25 top U.S. markets.
1 min read Oct 04, 2016
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Your online payment might get blocked if you use a word like ‘Iran’ that raises an alert
Watch what you say when you pay. Some words, like "Iran," raise terror alarms.
5 min read Apr 08, 2016
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How banks changed, where they are going
Salisbury University’s Leonard Arvi offers a map of the new banking terrain.
3 min read Sep 17, 2012
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Wells Fargo says hello to cardless ATMs
Wells Fargo is upgrading all of its 13,000 ATMs to enable customers to use a smartphone instead of a debit card to withdraw money from their checking or savings account.
2 min read Mar 22, 2017
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Smart banking: What to keep in a safe-deposit box
Find out which items to keep in a safe-deposit box, and what’s best stored at home.
3 min read Mar 21, 2017
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Smart Banking: Little-known facts on debit cards
Find out how debit cards work and how new technology protects you against fraud.
4 min read Mar 21, 2017
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Certified check vs. cashiers check – What’s a safer payment option?
A certified check doesn’t necessarily mean payment is certain, says Dr. Don Taylor.
3 min read Sep 28, 2015
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Compare high-yield checking accounts at credit unions
Our survey shows average yields increased, beating other cash investments.
1 min read Apr 12, 2016
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Want free checking? Chances are the nearest credit union has it
A Bankrate survey finds monthly checking fees are even rarer now at credit unions.
2 min read Mar 13, 2017
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Credit Union Checking Survey results
Bankrate surveyed fees, yields and minimums at 50 of the largest credit unions.
10 min read Mar 13, 2017
