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 ...
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 ...
WTAP

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 ...
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 ...
ABC News

Anger at overdraft fees gets hotter, bigger and louder

— -- Controversial bank account fees, which have fattened banks' bottom lines at the expense of vulnerable consumers, are rapidly becoming a black eye for the industry. Under siege are the fees ...
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 ...
The Atlantic

Despite Reform, Overdraft Fees Still Make Customers Really Angry

Bank customers are fighting back against overdraft fees. According to a new study by Pew Charitable Trusts, more than 60 percent of consumers have taken action after being charged an overdraft fee in ...