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A bank account is the most basic building block in personal finance, with nearly 95% of Americans owning one. Whether you’re opting for a new bank account, or thinking of getting one for the first ...

Ben Gran is a freelance contributor for Forbes Advisor on banking. He also writes for The Ascent (a Motley Fool service), where he covers insurance, credit cards, personal finance and investing. Ben ...

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We might earn a commission if you make a purchase through one of the links. The McClatchy Commerce Content team, which is independent from our newsroom, oversees this content. A bank account makes it ...