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We all use our checking accounts for the basic purposes — direct deposit of our paychecks, paying monthly bills and making debit card purchases. And while usually you’re seeing money leave your ...

Living in a totally cash world can work in some cases, but it is bad for both the user and society as a whole. Cash based payroll is often used to avoid taxes, and ...

Checking accounts are rarely the source of much excitement. If you aren’t careful, you may assume they’re all the same. But different accounts offer different features and perks, including the ...

You know about all checking your credit reports—but there are also reports banks use to track fraud and risk on your checking account, and you need to look at those, too. Here are the six companies ...