How Bank Of America Nixing Free-Checking Feature Affects Low-Income Customers

In this Dec. 7, 2011 photo, a woman passes a Bank of America office branch, in New York.
In this Dec. 7, 2011 photo, a woman passes a Bank of America office branch, in New York. AP Photo/Mark Lennihan
In this Dec. 7, 2011 photo, a woman passes a Bank of America office branch, in New York.
In this Dec. 7, 2011 photo, a woman passes a Bank of America office branch, in New York. AP Photo/Mark Lennihan

How Bank Of America Nixing Free-Checking Feature Affects Low-Income Customers

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Earlier this week, Bank of America eliminated their last checking account that doesn’t require a minimum balance in order to avoid monthly fees. B of A is following a trend among the larger banks in the U.S., and their decision leaves low-income customers with even fewer banking options. Morning Shift discusses the move, and what it means for consumers.

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Nancy Marshall-Genzer, Marketplace reporter