If you think your free checking account is actually free, think again. Across the U.S., big banks are quietly rolling out a wave of new and harsher fees — not just one but multiple ways to squeeze ...

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A traditional checking account, also called standard or basic, is your bare-bones account. “These accounts are very easy to access,” said Matt Hicks, vice president of deposit products and member ...

Does your bank reward you for your checking account, or are you paying your bank? Most people have a checking account, but for a lot of us, it’s just a basic place to park our money with a debit card ...