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Low fees, easy ATM access, fee-free withdrawals, overdraft protection — even the ability to earn interest. These are some of the qualities that many of the most-recommended checking accounts have in ...

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A traditional checking account, also called standard or basic, is your bare-bones account. “These accounts are very easy to access,” said Matt Hicks, vice president of deposit products and member ...

It wasn't that long ago that earning meaningful interest on a checking or savings account was nearly impossible. For years, banks offered savings and checking accounts with rates so low they were ...

One of the most fundamental decisions a couple faces is whether to treat money as a joint asset or something to be managed separately. Traditionally, married couples have been expected to keep their ...

Facing competition for business, banks are offering incentives to switch. But as one expert put it, “You have to read the fine print.” By Ann Carrns If you’ve been thinking about switching banks, this ...

From an earnings perspective, a standard checking account is one of the worst places for your cash. Here's how much more you ...