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The WSJ reported today that Bank of America has begun to test a new checking account that charges $4.95 per month but won't allow overdrafts. The account is targeted to low balance customers that won't meet other account balance... Read →

A new survey of bank users found that 80% rank their bank as excellent or very good in accessibility. Does this match your experience?

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Checking customers are at risk of paying high overdraft penalties and having their accounts involuntarily closed if they opt-in to bank overdraft programs when opening checking accounts according to a report released today by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).

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Cardinal Bank, headquartered in Mc Lean, VA and with 27 branches in the Washington D.C. metro area is offering a checking account that pays a 1.21% APY on balances up to $100,000.

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Rewards checking accounts provide their holders with a premium interest rate, a free checking account, and often ATM rebates in return for the owner undertaking certain activities specified by the bank.

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The conventional wisdom regarding Bank of America's decision to delay the imposition of fees on checking account holders who do not maintain a minimum balance has been that they were fearful of a consumer backlash similar to the one they experienced last year. It is not that simple.

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If you live in one of over 16 southern states, you can earn a $125 bonus for a new account at Regions Bank. But you have to act fast: this promotion ends September 30th, 2012.

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ING Direct has begun their annual "Financial Independence Days Sale" which will run through 11:59 PM RT on July 3rd.

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In the market for a new checking account? Citizens Bank is offering a bonus of $125 for new customers to open a checking account, and an extra $100 for a money market or CD account - but you have to act before June 2, 2012.

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Starting on March 1, 2012, Everbank is offering a bonus rate of 1.05% APY to new Yield Pledge Checking and Yield Pledge Money Market customers.

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Cardinal Bank, headquartered in Mc Lean, VA and with 27 branches in the Washington D.C. metro area is offering a checking account that pays a 2.01% APY on balances up to $100,000.

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We're going to start the 2012 weekly rate deals with a rewards checking account from Consumers Credit Union that pays 4.09% APY. Unlike many credit unions, anyone can easily join Consumers Credit Union, and because the bank has online banking and an online application, the account is available nationally.

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Look Before You Leap to a New Bank

Even if a bank is not considering implementing debit card fees, there is a fair chance the account may have some changes in the coming months. Before you transfer your hard-earned cash to a new bank account, you should check to see what changes may be on the bank's horizon.

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Clear Sky Accounts Offer High APYs and Free Way to Track Spending

Do you want more than just a high interest rate from your online checking account? Online Clear Sky accounts, provided by Chesapeake Bank, offer MoneyTracker, so you know exactly where your spending is going.

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Banks Offer Existing Customers More Than Monetary Bonuses

Does the honeymoon have to end after the promotional rates for new accounts end? Not always. Many banks, like Bank of America, offer more benefits - just for being a customer.

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