You can also look for banks that don't charge out-of-network fees, or reimburse a certain number of fees each month.

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How do I avoid checking account fees? Look closely at your last few bank statements. Have you had to shell out for overdraft, ATM or maintenance fees? Even if it was $10, that's $10 too much. The good ...

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