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

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 ...

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.

Many Americans keep just a few hundred dollars in their checking account, making overdraft fees from mistimed payments a common concern. So, how much cash should you keep in your debit account?

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...