Getting rejected for something as essential as a checking account can feel discouraging. According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, some of the common reasons banks and credit unions deny ...

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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 ...

When you open a checking or savings account, the bank will review your information with a reporting agency, such as ChexSystems or Early Warning Services, including account openings, closings and ...

Liliana Hall was a writer for CNET Money covering banking, credit cards and mortgages. Previously, she wrote about personal credit for Bankrate and CreditCards.com. Checking account fees eat away at ...

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Klarna, the popular buy now, pay later (BNPL) company, is expanding its financial services offerings with the introduction of a checking account-like product and a cashback rewards program. This ...

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Check-cashing services offer quick access to funds for individuals who do not have traditional bank accounts, typically through storefronts or retail locations. These services typically charge high ...