Bankrate’s 2010 Checking Study

Looking for the latest trends in checking? You’ll find them in Bankrate.com’s 2010 Checking Study.

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  7 key checking trends to watch
  
  Bankrate’s 2010 Checking Study found that many fees are going up. We tell you how to avoid them.
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  Banks yank free checking
  
  Bankrate’s 2010 Checking Study finds more banks apply fees to checking. Can you keep yours for free?
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  Low yields stymie checking
  
  Bankrate’s 2010 Checking Study finds consumers face low yields and high fees. What are your options?
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  Bounced-check fees break $30
  
  Penalties for bounced checks jumped this year. Find out if your city is among those with the lowest.
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  Banks snacking on higher ATMs
  
  Bankrate’s 2010 Checking Study finds banks are hiking fees to use another bank’s ATM. Can you avoid them?
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  Infographic: How free is your checking?
  
  Looking for the latest trends in checking? Here are the highlights from Bankrate.com’s 2010 Checking Study.
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  5 cities with highest bad-check fees
  
  Penalties for bounced checks rose this year. Find out if your city is among those with the highest.
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  5 cities with lowest bad-check fees
  
  Penalties for bounced checks jumped this year. Find out if your city is among those with the lowest.
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  5 cities with highest ATM fees
  
  ATM surcharges jumped this year. Find out if your city is among those with the highest.
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  5 cities with lowest ATM fees
  
  ATM surcharges edged up this year. Find out if your city is among those with the lowest penalties.
•  Free checking accounts decline
  Free checking accounts come with strings attached.
•  ATM fees keep rising
  ATM fees are going up, but there are ways to avoid them.
•  Interest checking means higher minimums
  Higher balance requirements and fees for interest checking are rising.
•  Overdraft charges climb
  Watch your account balances to avoid higher overdraft fees.