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By Sasha King | Published October 7, 2011 | Full size is 620 × 480 pixels

You Can't Just Walk Away! Close out your account within three-to-six months of opening it and you could get socked with a $20 to $25 fee. Banks say the charge covers the start-up cost of opening your account. What you can do: There are many reasons to close-out an account, including moving and dissatisfaction with a bank's innumerable fees. Try talking to a customer service representative first and see if they won't waive the charge, depending on your circumstance.

You Can’t Just Walk Away!
Close out your account within three-to-six months of opening it and…

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