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 ...

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 ...

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The best banks for checking accounts have low fees, good customer support and free ATMs nearby. Some also offer rewards or earn interest. In 2025, Discover® Cashback Debit won NerdWallet’s annual ...

A checking account is one of the most essential tools for managing your money. But not all checking accounts are the same. Some offer rewards or interest, while others help students, seniors or even ...

Classes at Oregon State University start six weeks from Thursday so in the public interest here are some recommendations from the CardHub and WalletHub people who track credit cards and checking ...

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 ...

SoFi’s Checking and Savings account earns a 0.50% APY (variable and subject to change) on the balance in its checking portion. Customers who enroll in SoFi Plus with direct deposit, or pay a $10 SoFi ...

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 ...