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Financial Expert Brad Bailey Explains How to Choose a Checking Account in HelloNation

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The article outlines key checking account features that can support everyday banking and long-term financial organization.

GREENVILLE, Texas, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — What should you look for in a checking account? A recent HelloNation article featuring insights from Financial Expert Brad Bailey, CEO of Red River Credit Union (RRCU), explores how consumers can evaluate account features that support everyday banking needs and financial organization.

The article explains that a checking account often serves as the foundation of daily money management. From receiving income and paying bills to making purchases and monitoring spending, the features attached to a checking account can influence how efficiently someone handles routine financial tasks. Because of this, the article encourages consumers to look beyond convenience alone and consider how an account fits their actual banking habits.

According to the article, one of the first steps in selecting a checking account is evaluating how money moves in and out of the account each month. Some consumers rely heavily on digital tools, while others prefer occasional branch visits. Understanding personal banking habits can help identify which features will provide the greatest value over time.

The HelloNation article notes that direct deposit remains one of the most important features for many account holders. A checking account that supports direct deposit can provide faster access to income while reducing the need to deposit paper checks. The article explains that automatic deposits may also make budgeting easier by creating a more consistent flow of funds into an account.

Another consideration discussed in the article is debit card access. Because many consumers use a debit card for purchases, bill payments, and daily expenses, reliable access to funds is essential. The article notes that understanding card features and transaction options can help account holders avoid inconvenience and maintain better awareness of available balances.

The article also examines the growing role of mobile banking in everyday financial management. Many consumers now use mobile banking to review account balances, transfer funds, monitor transactions, and deposit checks remotely. A checking account with strong mobile banking capabilities can make account management more convenient while helping users stay informed about spending activity throughout the month.

Fees are another area the article encourages consumers to review carefully. Different financial institutions may structure fees differently, including maintenance fees, overdraft charges, and other account-related costs. The article explains that reviewing fee disclosures before opening a checking account can help consumers better understand potential expenses and avoid surprises later.

ATM access is also highlighted as an important feature. Although many financial transactions occur digitally, access to cash remains necessary in certain situations. The article notes that a checking account with convenient ATM access can simplify withdrawals and help consumers avoid unnecessary charges when accessing their funds.

In addition, the article discusses the role a checking account plays in managing recurring expenses. Many households use a checking account for utilities, insurance premiums, subscriptions, and loan payments. A checking account that works efficiently with electronic bill payment systems can help streamline monthly responsibilities while providing a clearer view of overall cash flow.

The article concludes that choosing a checking account involves evaluating a combination of features, including direct deposit, debit card access, mobile banking, fees, ATM access, and bill payment capabilities. By reviewing these factors carefully, consumers can select an account that supports their everyday banking needs and adapts to changing financial habits over time.

Choosing a Checking Account That Fits Daily Life features insights from Brad Bailey, Financial Expert of Greenville, Texas, in HelloNation.

About HelloNation

HelloNation is America’s Good News Network, a premier media platform built on the idea that good news travels faster when real people tell real stories. Through its community-focused publications and innovative “edvertising” approach, HelloNation delivers content that informs, inspires, and spotlights the leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities.

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Huntington Bancshares Incorporated Announces Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Call Details

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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (Nasdaq: HBAN) will release third quarter 2026 financial results prior to the market opening on Thursday, October 22, 2026. A news release and supporting financial data will be available at that time on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website (www.huntington-ir.com).

The Company will host a conference call to review quarterly financial results at 9 a.m. ET.

Webcast Information

The third quarter 2026 earnings conference call, along with slides, may be accessed via a live Internet webcast in the Investor Relations section of Huntington’s website or through a dial-in telephone number at (877) 407-8029 or (201) 689-8029; conference ID # 13762987.

A replay of the webcast will be archived in the Investor Relations section of Huntington’s website. A telephone replay will be available approximately three hours after the completion of the call through Friday, October 30, 2026, at (877) 660-6853 or (201) 612-7415; conference ID # 13762987.

About Huntington

Huntington Bancshares Incorporated is a $284 billion asset regional bank holding company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. A top 10 U.S. commercial bank, The Huntington National Bank and its affiliates provide consumers, small and middle-market businesses, corporations, municipalities, and other organizations with a comprehensive suite of banking, payments, wealth management, and risk management products and services. Founded in 1866, Huntington operates over 1,400 branches in 21 states, with certain businesses operating nationally. Visit Huntington.com for more information.

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Media Advisory: Conference call for the release of the consolidated results of Quebecor Inc. for the third quarter 2026

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MONTREAL, Sept. 30, 2026 /CNW/ — Pierre Karl Péladeau, President and Chief Executive Officer, Quebecor Inc. and Quebecor Media Inc. and Hugues Simard, Chief Financial Officer, Quebecor Inc. and Quebecor Media Inc. will hold a conference call on Thursday, November 5th, 2026, at 9:00 AM, following the release of Quebecor Inc.’s consolidated results for the third quarter 2026. Media are invited to access the call on a listen-only basis.

Conference call:

Quebecor Inc. reports third quarter 2026 consolidated results
Thursday, November 5th, 2026, at 9:00 AM,

Call-in number:   

1-800-990-4777 (North America)
Or 514-400-3794 (Greater Montréal area)

To join the conference call without operator assistance, please register and
enter your telephone number at the following address to receive an instant
automatic callback: https://emportal.ink/4gxxWlc 

Speakers:       

Pierre Karl Péladeau, President and Chief Executive Officer,
Quebecor Inc. and Quebecor Media Inc.;
Hugues Simard, Chief Financial Officer, Quebecor Inc. and  
Quebecor Media Inc.

Anyone unable to attend the conference call will be able to listen to an audio webcast available on the Quebecor website at https://www.quebecor.com/en/investors/conferences-and-annual-meeting until February 3rd, 2027.

The Company
Quebecor, a Canadian leader in telecommunications, entertainment, news media and culture, is one of the best-performing integrated communications companies in the industry. Driven by their determination to deliver the best possible customer experience, all of Quebecor’s subsidiaries and brands are differentiated by their high-quality, multiplatform, convergent products and services.

Québec-based Quebecor (TSX: QBR.A, QBR.B) employs more than 11,000 people in Canada.

Since its founding in 1950, Quebecor has been strongly committed to the community, in line with the values of its founder, Pierre Péladeau. Every year, it actively supports more than 400 organizations in the vital fields of culture, health, education, the environment and entrepreneurship.

Visit our website: www.quebecor.com 

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Commvault Achieves AWS Data Competency in Relational Databases Category

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TINTON FALLS, N.J., Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Commvault (NASDAQ: CVLT), a leader in unified resilience at enterprise scale, today announced that it has achieved the AWS Data Competency in the Relational Database category. This designation recognizes Commvault for its demonstrated expertise delivering unified data architectures on Amazon Web Services (AWS), helping customers build the data foundations that power modern analytics and AI workloads.

Achieving the AWS Data Competency differentiates Commvault as a member of the AWS Partner Network (APN) with deep technical proficiency and proven customer success delivering data solutions on AWS. The Data Competency validates partners across the full data lifecycle—from databases and analytics to streaming, data engineering, and AI-ready foundations—reflecting how customers build and modernize their data architectures.

Commvault achieved the AWS Data Competency in the Relational Databases category by delivering cyber-resilient data protection for relational database workloads on AWS, helping customers securely protect, recover, and manage business-critical data across Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) environments. Commvault solutions delivered via SaaS, software, or appliance help organizations protect Amazon RDS and Amazon Aurora with automated backups, point-in-time recovery, and immutable, air-gapped storage, reducing complexity while improving cyber resilience and recovery readiness.

“Achieving the AWS Data Competency in Relational Databases reflects our continued commitment to helping organizations get more value from their data while strengthening resilience on AWS,” said Brian Lanigan, Chief Partner Officer, Commvault. “As enterprises accelerate AI initiatives and modernize critical workloads on AWS, Commvault enables them to recover their data with confidence, reducing complexity and helping keep their information ready to drive innovation and business outcomes.”

AWS is enabling scalable, flexible, and cost-effective solutions from startups to global enterprises. To support the seamless integration and deployment of these solutions, the AWS Competency Program helps customers identify AWS Partners with deep industry experience and expertise across industries, use cases, and workloads to help grow their business.

Commvault holds numerous service validations, certifications, and AWS competencies, including the AWS Storage Competency and AWS Resilience Competency in the Recovery category.

To learn more about Commvault’s support for AWS, visit https://www.commvault.com/supported-technologies/amazon/aws.

About Commvault
Commvault (NASDAQ: CVLT) is a leader in unified resilience at enterprise scale. In a constantly evolving threat landscape, Commvault keeps customers ready by unifying data security, identity resilience, and cyber recovery, on one cloud-native, AI-enabled platform. Customers trust Commvault to conduct the fastest, most complete recoveries – not just their data, but their entire business. Purpose-built for the agentic enterprise, Commvault also enables organizations to safely embrace AI while protecting against AI-driven threats.

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