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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, Bank, Consumer, 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, Bank, Consumer
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, Bank, Fees
Credit to Debit: Should You Make the Switch?
Card Sharp

Credit to Debit: Should You Make the Switch?

With credit-card fees on the rise, it could make sense to open a debit card.

Nov 10 2009  |  Topics: Personal Finance, Debt, Credit Card, Consumer, Deals, Credit Crunch, Credit Score
Money and Your Mind

Overspending: Blame It on Your Debt Gene?

New study suggests role of genetics. Will DNA test join the credit check?

Nov 6 2009  |  Topics: Personal Finance, Debt, Economy, Budgeting, Consumer
10 Things

10 Things Bankruptcy Court Won't Tell You

People battered by the recession are finding out there's life after bankruptcy.

Sep 30 2009  |  Topics: Personal Finance, Debt, Consumer, Bankruptcy, Credit Score
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, Bank, Credit Card, Consumer
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, Bank, Buying, Budgeting, Consumer, Credit Card, Credit Crunch, Fees
Consumer Action

How to Make Peace With Your Credit Cards

A new survey points to common card frustrations. We offer tips for coping.

Sep 1 2009  |  Topics: Personal Finance, Debt, Credit Card, Credit Crunch, Consumer
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, Consumer, Bank
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