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Good banking habits keep more of your money yours. With the right fee-free accounts and a few simple rules, you avoid the charges that quietly drain a student budget. Here's what to set up and how to stay safe.
Fee-free accounts + simple habits keep your money yours
Set up a no-fee student checking and savings account before freshman year, opt out of overdraft, and automate a small transfer to savings each month. Those few choices quietly protect hundreds of dollars a year — money far better spent on you than on bank fees.
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