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Checking Account Fees 2025 Survey Shows Higher Fees Can Be Avoided

Richard Barrington | June 13, 2025

The latest MoneyRates.com Checking Account Fee Survey showed that monthly maintenance fees and ATM fees rose to new highs while overdraft protection fees fell. These can be avoided, however, which could help consumers save hundreds every year.

America's Best Rates Q2 2015: Persistently Low Bank Rates Call for Action By Consumers

Richard Barrington | June 13, 2025

As the era of low bank rates drags on, consumers need to actively look for better options.

Top 10 Best and Worst States to Be Rich

Richard Barrington | June 13, 2025

See where conditions most favor the wealth in this study of the best and worst states to be rich.

Best and Worst States for Banking

Richard Barrington | June 13, 2025

If you've been unhappy with your bank lately, where you live may have something to do with it. Learn how your state compares to the rest of the U.S.

America's Best Rates Q1 2014 - Finding Value In A Low-Rate Environment

Richard Barrington

| 06/13/2025

America's Best Rates 2013 Q2 - Deposit Rates Drag Their Feet

Richard Barrington

| 06/13/2025

Best States for Banking In 2023

Richard Barrington

| 06/12/2025

Most Fashionable Cities In The U.S.

Richard Barrington

| 06/12/2025

What Are the Best States to Be Rich In?

Richard Barrington

| 06/12/2025

Best States for Millennials 2019

Richard Barrington

| 06/12/2025