Give your finances a boost by opening your very own checking account—it’s fast and it’s easy—you’ve just got to know the basics.
    
    
    
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    Opening a Checking Account
      In a world of digital spending and online banking, checking accounts are becoming an increasingly vital part of personal finance.
    
  
      A debit card is a convenient way to pay, and it pays to know the details of how they work.
    
    
    
  
      Ready to open your first account at a bank or credit union? Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know.