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 ...

Checking your bank statement shouldn't feel like a jump scare, but between maintenance costs and ATM charges, those small ...

This story originally published on Jan. 14, 2019, and has been updated. Last week, the Senate voted to strike down a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ruling to limit most bank overdraft ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. vittaya pinpan / iStock.com Bank fees can needlessly frustrate even the most astute in managing their money. The fees may not be ...

Before you spiral into spreadsheet mode to dissect every expense, Andrea Woroch — a nationally recognized consumer finance expert, writer, and regular on-air contributor — wants you to zoom in on ...

ATM fees have nearly doubled in the last decade. — -- From transaction fees to overdraft charges, banks are charging consumers more money than ever before. For example, the fee for withdrawing ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Bank fees can needlessly frustrate even the most astute in managing their money. The fees may not be terribly onerous, but over time, they can claw away your hard-earned money. For Americans wanting ...

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.

You work hard for your money — to quote the great Donna Summer, “so hard, honey, honey.” Your emergency and retirement funds can vouch for your saving and budgeting skills. Your financial advisor is ...