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Explore checking basics
From no fees to online bill pay, here are the must-have checking account features.
If you overdraw your account frequently, then overdraft protection could be a good way to avoid hefty overdraft fees.
Checks aren’t as ubiquitous as they once were, but you may still have to write one.
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Available balance vs. current balance
Learn about the two separate balances you may see when looking at your bank account.
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Checking account fees
Learn about the different kinds of checking account fees and what you can do to avoid them.
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Bank account alerts to protect your money
Explore the types of bank account alerts you can set up to help you stay informed about your finances whenever and wherever you are.
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- Introduction to Checking Accounts
Spend money, pay bills, write checks or make fund transfers with a checking account.
Not all checking accounts are created equal.
Finding the account of your dreams comes down to knowing what you want and the features you value most.
Here are simple steps to take to avoid paying checking account fees.
Checks aren’t as ubiquitous as they once were, but you may still have to write one.
There are several ways to deposit a check — some are simpler than others.
Setting up direct deposit is typically easy and can save you a lot of time. Here’s how.
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Finding the account number on a check is easy — if you know where to look.
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Online checking accounts stand out for different features. Here’s our top picks.
Checks aren’t as ubiquitous as they once were, but you may still have to write one.
Here are simple steps to take to avoid paying checking account fees.
Banks are cutting overdraft fees in response to consumers and regulators’ demands.
Opening a business checking account isn’t as simple as opening a personal checking account. Here’s what to know.
Online bill pay can add convenience and security to managing your routine bills.
Consider a savings account with an APY above the inflation rate.
Savings yields topping inflation could let you hold onto your purchasing power.
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The free stock trading outfit had previously walked back deposit product plans.
Federal Reserve officials are giving themselves room to be flexible with monetary policy.
Challenged by fintech startups, banks are pushing new services to customers.
The Fed voted to leave interest rates alone for the second-straight meeting.
Branch banking is rapidly changing with the rise of automation and fintech.
Many Americans are adding nothing to their savings. These are the biggest reasons.
Consumers aren’t so quick to turn away from the big bank.
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said the U.S. central bank is in no rush to adjust rates.
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