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.
ABC7

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 ...
WRAL

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 ...
Charlotte Observer

How to deal with overdraft and a negative bank account

When you use more funds than you have in your checking, savings, or money market bank account, you can end up with a negative balance. That can lead to your bank declining future transactions. If you ...
WTOC-TV

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 ...