10 Ways to Save Money
Find Free Banking
Some banks charge more than $100 a year to maintain a checking account. Others offer free checking only if you maintain a minimum balance of $1,500. But banks like Capitol Federal Savings Bank and the online NetBank offer accounts that don't require minimums. To locate the best deal for you, track your account activity for a month and then compare banking fees in your area at www.bankrate.com.
From the March 2005 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine