SITTING at her desk, Freya Fine felt overwhelmed by all the paperwork and taxes she needed to sort through. The 28-year-old ...

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A checking account is a basic financial tool that allows users to safely make purchases, pay bills, withdraw cash and deposit funds. But maintaining one can be expensive: In 2024, Americans paid ...