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Survey: Those hit financially by COVID-19 paying 4 times more in bank fees
Those hit financially by the pandemic saw average monthly charges for their checking account of $11.41.
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Bankrate principal writer and editor James F. Royal, Ph.D. covers investing and wealth management. His work has been cited across major media, including CNBC, the Washington Post, The New York Times and the Associated Press. Royal believes in the power of education to help individuals make smart financial decisions that can positively and significantly improve their lives.
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Our goal is to get wiser every day and avoid the mistakes of the past.
— James Royal, Ph.D.
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