Everyone likes freebies. And free checking accounts are easier than ever to find, especially if you’re over 55. Free checking typically means you don’t pay a monthly account maintenance fee, which can ...

When you’re nearing retirement age, you’ll see plenty of discounts and perks aimed at seniors. Among them: senior checking accounts. Should you get one? The quick answer: not necessarily. A senior ...

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With a couple of personal documents handy, you can easily open a checking account online. Look beyond promotional offers to check for monthly maintenance fees, ATM charges and overdraft fees. After ...

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