As a college student, it’s easy to make poor financial decisions. It only takes a few missteps to generate credit card debt or pay hundreds of dollars in senseless bank fees. That’s why it’s key to ...

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Benzinga’s readers look to Chase and Capital One when they need student checking accounts! Students have unique needs that don’t always fit the traditional financial services offered by banks. High ...

The holidays are approaching quickly and shopping has begun. Some people are easier to shop for than others. Teenagers, for example, often prefer to simply get cash. If you have a teen, it’s the ...

For many college students, opening a bank account is a significant milestone—a rite of passage into adulthood. However, financial independence also means taking responsibility for managing your money ...

Jean Folger has 15+ years of experience as a financial writer covering real estate, investing, active trading, the economy, and retirement planning. She is the co-founder of PowerZone Trading, a ...

GAO urges Congress to take steps to protect students. Feb. 15, 2014— -- Congress should require the nation's colleges and universities to be more open about deals they cut with big banks for ...

Not all checking accounts are created equal, and some are created for specific people. If you decide to open a checking account, though, you’re faced with a challenge: What kind of checking account ...

Checking accounts are commonly used for paying bills, writing checks, making debit card purchases and ATM cash withdrawals. A checking account can also serve as a place to receive your payroll or ...

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 ...

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