
Beware of ‘free checking’
There is no such thing as a free lunch. Sure, a bank may say it offers free checking accounts. Dig deeper — there could be a monthly maintenance fee if you don’t meet certain criteria, like carrying a daily minimum balance. If you don’t think you’ll maintain that average, look for a financial institution that has a low balance requirement, like $25 or less.
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