Choosing a Bank
Any bank that you choose should be FDIC insured.  This means the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation will cover your deposits up to $100,000 if the bank goes bankrupt.  Shop around for a bank that has features that you want.  Some issues you should consider are:

• Monthly fees
• Charges if you write more than a certain number of checks
• Interest rates
• Minimum balances
• Overdraft protection
• Credit cards or debit cards tied to your account
• ATM availability and fees for using machines at other banks

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