Debit Cards
Debit and prepaid debit cards make it easy to make purchases with money drawn from cardholders’ bank accounts or funds that have been loaded onto a card. The simplicity of these cards has made them a preferred payment method for millions of Americans.
Checking Basics
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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 -
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 -
Video: How to write a check
How are you supposed to fill in the amount? What goes in the ‘memo’ line?
Nov 28, 2016 -
10 Banks With The Most ATMs
You’ll probably never be very far from cash if your money is in one of these banks.
1 min read Sep 21, 2016 -
Meet a man who says he wound up with 20 accounts as part of Wells Fargo case
Regulators say the bank opened unauthorized accounts. One customer says he had 20.
5 min read Sep 09, 2016 -
Thrifts vs. banks: What’s the difference?
These institutions stand up for the little guy, but their appeal has waned. Here’s why.
3 min read Aug 15, 2016 -
The 2 biggest myths about internet banking, debunked
Clinging to your brick-and-mortar bank? Here’s why you shouldn’t fear going digital.
2 min read Aug 09, 2016 -
10 things that are disappearing as banks reinvent themselves
Technology is transforming banking, and in the process we’re losing these features.
4 min read Aug 03, 2016 -
Student checking accounts – best bank for students
Be smart about your money. Open a checking account with the right features.
4 min read Jan 04, 2018 -
How to get the most out of a checking account bonus
We found you can earn up to $400 by opening a checking account. But beware of strings.
10 min read Jul 13, 2016