New ATM/Debit Card rules eliminate automatic overdraft protection, unless you specifically authorize the service and the charges.
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Featured Banking Tip:New rules for ATM/debit cards
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Marriage and combining finances: Two bank accounts or one?
When you get married, there is a long list of decisions you must make. You can have a joint account after marriage, but sometimes it’s better to have separate accounts. Read more
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Have CD rates bounced back yet?
CD rates have not completely bounced back, but they are currently climbing little by little. Read more
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Interest-earning checking accounts: Good idea?
Interest-earning checking accounts can be a good idea, but there are financial aspects to consider. Read more
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Three steps to a quick financial tune-up
Mechanics are nice enough to put stickers on our windshields reminding us of when our next auto tune-up is necessary. But what about a financial tune-up? Read more
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The FDIC’s mixed quarterly report
Every quarter, the FDIC sounds off on the state of our nation’s banking industry. During the second quarter of 2010, the FDIC’s report showed a rise in troubled banks. Read more
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What is not covered by FDIC Insurance
It is important to remember that investment type products and certain events are not covered by FDIC insurance. Read more
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What is covered by FDIC Insurance
Not all accounts within a financial institution are allowed FDIC. Bank accounts like checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, IRAs, trust accounts, and CDs are. Read more
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Savings rates: What to expect for the remainder of the year
Many signs point to the fact that savings account rates are likely to stay the same or even possibly fall a little bit more this year. Read more
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Banking at multiple institutions: A good idea?
As long as you can keep track of your accounts and fees, it can be a good idea to spread out accounts across two or more banks. Read more
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