America's fee economy is costing consumers billions. Here's how to avoid it.

Editor's Note: This article has been updated utilizing more recent information on overdraft fees. America's banking system ...

A simple app setting could help you avoid overdraft fees

A forgotten bill can hit your account and trigger overdraft fees fast. Rachel DePompa shares a simple phone alert that can help you catch it in time and avoid scams.
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Overdraft fees may soon fall from $35 to $3. Here's how.

Tens of millions of Americans who overdraft on their bank accounts each year may soon enjoy major relief. The government agency in charge of protecting consumers' finances introduced a new rule to ...
WTKR

Increasing number of financial institutions are eliminating overdraft fees

More financial institutions are dropping overdraft fees. They're usually about $35 after running a card with no balance. Alliant Credit Union will no longer charge customers for this type of ...
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Democrats relaunch crackdown on bank overdraft fees

Democrats are once again taking aim at dreaded bank overdraft fees. New York Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney reintroduced legislation on Wednesday that would crack down on overdraft fees, making it ...
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Major Bank Handing $155,800,000 To Customers In Long-Awaited Overdraft Fee Settlement

A major US bank has agreed to pay hundreds of millions of dollars to settle allegations that customers were charged illegal overdraft fees for years.
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Overdraft protection overturned: What consumers need to know

(InvestigateTV) — When an account is overdrawn, consumers pay a high price. In 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized a rule that would have required large banks and credit ...