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 ...

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 ...

evolve Federal Credit Union now offers a Collegiate Checking Account, a financial tool that empowers college students. evolve FCU knows that college students have unique needs when it comes to ...

There are several types of checking accounts to choose from, including basic, joint and specialty options. Some offer rewards or interest, while others are built for students, seniors or those ...

Pros: - No foreign transaction fees. - Some debit card purchases earn cash back. Cons: - No branches. - It can cost up to $5.95 to deposit cash. - Joint accounts are not available; must be at least 18 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Everything you learn in college doesn’t have to come from books. There’s a whole world of experiences to have and friends to make while earning your degree, all formative in shaping you as a person — ...

Checking accounts are a household money management staple, allowing you to pay bills and make purchases through electronic transfers, paper checks and debit cards. Consumers usually keep their ...