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Understanding the difference between a checking account and a debit card is basic financial literacy. Once you grasp how they work independently—and together—you gain more control over your money, ...

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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 checking account ...

Banks earn billions from checking accounts through fees and interest rate gaps. Here's how that works -- and how you can get ...