The money multiplier theory is one of the biggest myths in economics. Many textbooks claim that banks lend out a fraction of deposits, multiplying money through fractional reserve banking. But modern ...

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Banks earn billions from checking accounts through fees and interest rate gaps. Here's how that works -- and how you can get ...