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How to Open a Checking Account

To choose the right checking account, consider convenience, fees and features. Then follow...

Karen Axelton profile imageBy Karen Axelton
Feb 14, 2023

Are All Checking Accounts Free?

Are all checking accounts free? Unfortunately, no. Even "free" checking accounts may charg...

Kathryn Pomroy profile imageBy Kathryn Pomroy
Feb 14, 2023

Should I Pay Bills With a Credit Card or Checking Account?

Paying monthly bills with a credit card can help you earn rewards and even boost your cred...

Karen Axelton profile imageBy Karen Axelton
Jan 20, 2023

Do Freelancers Need a Business Checking Account?

Business accounts often come with features like expense tracking that can help freelancers...

Taylor Medine profile imageBy Taylor Medine
Aug 12, 2022

How to Split Your Direct Deposit Into Multiple Bank Accounts

Devoting some of your paycheck's direct deposit to a savings account is a budgeting hack t...

Taylor Medine profile imageBy Taylor Medine
Jun 22, 2022

Joint Checking Account Will Not Help or Hurt Your Credit

Your credit report only includes information about your debts, and is not impacted by havi...

Jennifer White profile imageBy Jennifer White
Jan 21, 2022

How You Can Recover From a Bounced Check

If you have issued or received a check that bounces there are some steps you can take to p...

Emily Cahill profile imageBy Emily Cahill
Dec 8, 2021

Can You Use a Check With an Old Address?

Checks with an old address may still be used as long as the routing and checking account n...

Taylor Medine profile imageBy Taylor Medine
Dec 7, 2021

How to Get a Debit Card Without a Bank Account

If you don't have a bank account, you can still get some of the benefits of a traditional ...

Mel Jones profile imageBy Mel Jones
Oct 23, 2021

What Is a Cashier’s Check and How Does it Work?

A cashier’s check can be a good way to provide secure funds for certain financial transact...

Ben Luthi profile imageBy Ben Luthi
Sep 10, 2021

Do You Need a Checking Account to Get a Credit Card?

A bank account isn't required to open a credit card, but having one can make it easier to ...

Marianne Hayes profile imageBy Marianne Hayes
Aug 30, 2021

How to Cash a Check Without a Bank Account

Cashing a check without a bank account is a little more difficult but not impossible. Here...

Ben Luthi profile imageBy Ben Luthi
Jul 5, 2021

Does an Overdraft Affect Your Credit Score?

Overdrawing is never a good thing, but it won't hurt your credit score—that is, unless you...

Emily Starbuck Gerson profile imageBy Emily Starbuck Gerson
Feb 23, 2020

NSF Checks on a Credit Report

Dear Experian, How long do non-sufficient funds checks (NSF’s) stay on your credit report?...

Experian Team profile imageBy Experian Team
Jul 17, 2016

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