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Information on Checking Accounts

Some basic information on checking account and the different types available. read more »
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How to Find The Right Bank for Student Checking

The basics on how to open and use a checking account without getting in trouble. Also, a handy guide to finding the right bank for you. read more »
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Clear Your ChexSystems File

Some people think getting reported to ChexSystems means they're out of luck when it comes to banking for the next few years. Being reported to ChexS[...] read more »
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Finding Non ChexSystems Banks

There are lots of websites that offer lists of 'non-chexsystem banks' either for free or for sale. Many of them appear to have gotten their informa[...] read more »
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Does Opening a Savings, CD, or Checking Account Impact Your Credit Score?

We’ve all heard stories about how applying for many savings or cd accounts can have an adverse impact on your credit score. Is this really true? To f[...] read more »
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Overdraft Protection Might Be a Bad Idea

New rules for overdraft fees take effect August 15, and banks are scrambling to encourage customers to opt in to overdraft protection. read more »
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How to Handle Overdrawing Your Checking Account

Have you overdrawn your checking account before? You log into your checking account online and see big red numbers with a negative sign. It’s your [...] read more »
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Improve Budget System With Second Checking Account

A new system of budgeting to help those who do not want to be so granular with their system. Two checking accounts may be the method to help you bud[...] read more »
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Your Child's First Checking Account

The exact age at which your child will open his first checking account depends a lot on your childs maturity. read more »
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5 Reasons Why You Should Have A Checking Account

5 Reasons Why You Should Have A Checking Account read more »
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Citibank kills free checking but attorney general warns, not so fast

Starting today, Citibank was basically going to kill its free checking program. But after the New York Attorney General's office stepped in, Cuomo w[...] read more »
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Bank Transfer Day Promotions at Credit Unions

Many credit unions have jumped on the Bank-Transfer-Day bandwagon, and some are offering checking account bonuses. If you were thinking of moving you[...] read more »
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Things To Know Before You Open A Checking Account

Are you opening a checking account? Then read this short post to give you tips on what questions you should ask the bank before you open a checking a[...] read more »
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Bank of the West $100 Bank Bonus

Bank Of the West is offering a $100 Bank Bonus for customers who open any checking account at the bank by June 19, 2009. Check out the offer details [...] read more »
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Checking accounts and wiping your butt

Seriously. I have never really put much thought in to how much money I should be consistently keeping in my checking account. If you follow my net wo[...] read more »
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