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PNC Bank is the only top-10 U.S. bank to offer a free checking account, but that will soon change. The Pittsburgh-based megabank plans to replace its free checking account with one that has an avoidable monthly fee, similar to the basic checking accounts offered by other major banks. Additionally, PNC will raise the monthly

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Ever since the recovery began in 2009, a weak housing market has held back the U.S. economy. The first rebound in home prices was lackluster and after only a year was followed by another dip. But the recent upturn in home prices looks like the real thing. One clear sign of a turning point: In March, homeownership hit a 17-year low, while

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Bieber fever has come to prepaid cards. In an effort to capitalize on the pop artist’s popularity with young consumers, Justin Bieber is now sponsoring a new prepaid debit card. Although this celebrity-endorsed prepaid card may be a sure hit with teenage consumers, many parents are questioning: Are prepaid cards right for kids? Even

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