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.

America's banking system generates billions in revenue from everyday consumers who pay for the privilege of holding, ...

An overdraft occurs when you write a check or initiate a debit card purchase, and your account doesn’t have enough money to cover the transaction. The bank will cover the difference to process the ...

HOUSTON — If you’ve ever glanced at your monthly bank statement and thought, “Where did that fee come from?” you’re not alone. Some of those charges might be small, but they add up fast and can ...

Americans reportedly pay an average of $150 to $200 annually in bank fees. These mostly come from overdrafts and other account maintenance charges. If you’re someone who struggles with fees like these ...

On Tuesday, the House is expected to vote on the resolution to lift the overdraft fee cap. A few simple tools can help you hold onto your... Congress could allow banks to charge higher overdraft fees.

There are many personal finance tenets to follow when you decide to take control of your finances. Perhaps one of the most important is this: Don’t pay fees unless absolutely necessary. The average ...

SPOKANE, Wash. — Banking fees can catch consumers off guard, but financial experts say most charges are preventable with the right strategies. Josh Bergman, a financial education specialist at WSECU, ...