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Second Chance Checking Accounts

As a result of financial institutions’ interest in your habits, it’s becoming more common for some banks to deny you the ability to open a checking a[...] read more »
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Where Can You Get a Free Checking Account?

My credit union recently announced a monthly checking account fee. If credit unions are charging for checking accounts now, is there anyplace that of[...] read more »
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Student Checking Account: Banking that Fits a Student Lifestyle

Many financial institutions offer a student checking account, which can provide you with free checking, and possibly a bonus gift. But, as always, sh[...] read more »
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How Many Financial Accounts Should You Have?

There are so many options these days when it comes to banking. Checking and savings accounts, sub accounts, CDs, credit cards and more. Each of these[...] read more »
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Types of Deposit Accounts

The four main types of deposit accounts, explained. read more »
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The Savvy Consumer: Saving can be lucrative

Jim, founder of the personal finance blog Bargaineering.com, recommended that I look at reward interest checking accounts. "They come from local com[...] read more »
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ING Direct Review: Why I Am Signing Up For The Orange Savings Account, And Why You Should Too

ING Direct's Orange Savings Account is one of the best high-yield savings accounts currently available because of it's great mix of rates, features[...] read more »
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** How to Set Up a Joint Bank Account

One of the financial questions you have to answer when you are part of a couple is this: Should we open a joint bank account? If you decide to open [...] read more »
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Is Rewards Checking Right for You?

One of the growing trends right now is rewards checking. Rewards checking can be a great banking tool, if you use it properly. read more »
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Finding The Best High Yield Savings Account: Rates, Features And Ease Of Use

Finding the best high yield savings account or money market account isn't always easy. You have to balance your need for certain features, and a goo[...] read more »
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Personal Banking 101: Checking Accounts

One of the most basic of bank accounts is the checking account. It is important to understand the terms associated with your bank account, and make s[...] read more »
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Banking 101: The Difference Between Checking and Savings Accounts

This post is really geared more towards those just starting out in banking and finance, but hopefully you savvy folks will find some things of interest, too. With that said, I’m going to just jump right into this piece because it’s quite lengthy... read more »
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PerkStreet Financial: How I Earn And Spend My Cash Back Perks

PerkStreet Financial is a newer financial institution that provides cash back for debit spending. How do you get your perks? read more »
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PerkStreet Financial Free Online Rewards Checking: A Good Credit Card Alternative

In the past if you wanted a card with cash back, you had to use a credit or charge card. Now there's a checking account with debit card that offer[...] read more »
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FDIC Pays to Milk Cows in Colorado

You knew FDIC regulators were talented, but did you know they can milk cows? Or, rather, they can pay for cows to be milked? read more »
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