Are Checking Accounts Really Free?

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Are you shopping for a new checking account? If so, you’re probably tired of hearing things like “free bill pay” and “free checking” only to find out that those programs are far from free. The truth is, there are a lot of hidden fees out there, and you could end up signing up for a checking account that costs far more in hidden fees than that other account that had a small monthly maintenance fee instead. As you&rsquo