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Avoiding Bank Fees: What to Do Now
By: Allen Mogol

If you’re like most Americans, you’re saving more these days. But that warm and fuzzy feeling you get knowing that your money is right where you left it might be inhibited by unwelcome fees.Lots of us have had the shock of seeing fees nip away at our nest egg. Take these steps now to avoid fees: Read more»

Is Interest Checking Worth It?
By: BankingMyWay.com Staff

If you keep any sum of money in a checking account, you might as well earn some interest on it, right? Read more»

Interest-Bearing Accounts: How to Get the Best APY
By: BankingMyWay.com Staff

By BankingMyWay.com StaffMany people keep a large percentage of money in their checking accounts so that the funds are readily available for bills and everyday expenses. Read more»

Direct Deposit Your Way to Better Interest Rates
By: BankingMyWay.com Staff

By Brian O’Connell Besides saving you a trip to the bank, there could be some added benefits to having your paycheck deposited directly into your bank account. Read more»

3 Perks Behind High Interest Checking Accounts
By: BankingMyWay.com Staff

By BankingMyWay.com StaffTypical checking accounts are often advertised as “Free Checking” accounts because customers do not have to pay maintenance or service fees. The customer deposits their money and in return, the bank allows you to write checks and make other debits. Read more»

The Benefits Behind Reward Checking Accounts
By: BankingMyWay.com Staff

By Brian O’Connell Banking customers looking to get in on reward checking accounts that pay 5% interest rates can still get good deals, but you need to do your homework first. Finding out what bank reward accounts are all about and then learning how to dig up the best deals is key. Read more»

Checking Accounts That Make You Save
By: BankingMyWay.com Staff

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Get The Most Out Of Your Checking Account
By: BankingMyWay.com Staff

By Jeff BrownSure, your checking account probably earns you a paltry interest rate, but before you switch to a money market account with checking and ATM privileges, you'll want to read this. Read more»

FDIC Protection Through The Years
By: BankingMyWay.com Staff

By BankingMyWay StaffThe Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, commonly known as the FDIC, is an independent government agency that insures a limited amount of money deposited into bank accounts. In October of 2008, the FDIC temporarily increased the amount of insured deposits from $100,000 per account to $250,000 per account to inspire confidence in banks during a time of dramatic economic slowdown. Read more»

Mo. Plan Would Cap ATM fees for Jobless Benefits
By: BankingMyWay.com Staff

By Chris BlankAssociated Press WriterJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers have proposed capping bank fees that unemployed residents pay to withdraw jobless benefits using state-issued debit cards. Read more»

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