Under the USA PATRIOT Act, banks, credit unions and some other financial institutions must check the identity of anyone who wants to open a bank account. Federal lawmakers imposed that requirement ...

Opening a bank account can be a pain ... on the timing in which we receive notice of impending payment from the Federal Reserve, which is typically up to two days before the scheduled payment ...

The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates ... Credit unions require membership to open bank accounts. You can join Vibrant Credit Union by becoming part of the Illinois Consumer Council.