Advanced Investment Strategies for Checking

Walmart's Bluebird card: Has checking met its match?

November 2, 2012

Walmart's Bluebird prepaid debit card is a very competitive product, but there are some inherent drawbacks to using any prepaid card.

Why haven't consumers revolted against overdraft fees?

May 14, 2012

While bank customers have risen in opposition to some checking account fees, they are still paying billions in overdraft charges. Learn five ways to avoid them.

Big banks face big issues

April 4, 2012

Federal regulations and a sluggish housing market have kept large banks on the ropes lately. Can they recover?

Will overdraft fees benefit from the CFPB inquiry?

March 2, 2012

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is examining overdraft fees, but can they succeed where other efforts have failed?

Banks search for revenue from wary customers

February 3, 2012

Last year’s customer exodus will likely force banks into being more creative about adding fees. Find out how they may do it.

Making sense of prepaid debit cards

January 24, 2012

Knowing the ins and outs of prepaid debit cards can help you use them effectively and avoid the excessive fees that some include.

Will streamlined checking disclosures catch on? 

January 5, 2012

Chase's move to a new form could signal a renewed interest in customer relations from the nation's big banks.

Getting the most from gift cards

December 26, 2011

While they make a fun and easy gift, you could get shorted if you don't pay attention to the terms.

Will banks soon charge for using checks?

December 6, 2011

Banks have moved to reduce the volume of paper statements already. Could your checks be the next victim of the paperless revolution?

Debit card fees disappear in unison

November 6, 2011

Banks have retreated promptly from plans to charge customers for using their debit cards.

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