Opened my Chase account today (3rd one in 3 years) but FYI from Feb 8 next year the minimum balance to not incur fees for the basic checking account will be $1500 and the monthly direct debit must be for at least $500 (or it may have been $400).

Guess they are getting wise to us and as we all know the banks have managed our money so well that we won't mind giving them some more in fees just so they can pay theirs boards mega bucks for doing a total screw up (sorry - just venting).