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Checking Account Fees Are Making a Comeback
Bank Notes

Checking Account Fees Are Making a Comeback

More banks are charging for these accounts. How to avoid paying extra.

Nov 19 2009  |  Topics: Personal Finance, Debt, Consumer, Spending, Rip-offs
How to Earn 6% on Your Cash
Bank Notes

How to Earn 6% on Your Cash

Some checking accounts offer attractive yields, but the requirements are tight.

Nov 12 2009  |  Topics: Personal Finance, Debt, Consumer, Spending
New Fed Rules Limit Debit Card Overdrafts
Consumer Action

New Fed Rules Limit Debit Card Overdrafts

Government restricts some fees on everyday purchases -- but not all.

Nov 12 2009  |  Topics: Personal Finance, Debt, Spending, Fees
Beyond Overdraft Fees: 5 Bank Traps to Avoid
Consumer Action

Beyond Overdraft Fees: 5 Bank Traps to Avoid

Banks are in the headlines for lowering fees -- but snares remain.

Sep 23 2009  |  Topics: Personal Finance, Debt, Credit Card, Consumer, Spending
Consumer Action

6 Credit-Card Traps to Avoid Now

How issuers are moving to bolster their bottom lines now.

Sep 22 2009  |  Topics: Personal Finance, Debt, Buying, Budgeting, Consumer, Credit Card, Credit Crunch, Fees, Spending
Consumer Action

With the Iron Near Freezing, Chase Strikes

While competitors scale back, Chase is going after new credit-card customers.

Topics: Personal Finance, Debt, Credit Card, Spending, Consumer
Consumer Action

3 Pitfalls When Moving From Credit to Debit

More card issuers are offering debit rewards programs. Should you switch?

Topics: Spending, Personal Finance, Debt, Credit Card, Consumer, Retailer
Consumer Action

What the Rate Cut Means for Consumers

How the Fed's move will impact rates on mortgages, credit cards and money markets.

Topics: Personal Finance, Economy, Federal Reserve, Government, Financials, Inflation, Money Market, Credit Card, Mortgage, Spending, Consumer, Debt, Credit Crunch

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