America's banking system generates billions in revenue from everyday consumers who pay for the privilege of holding, accessing, and using their own money. In 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection ...

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.

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 ...

Overdraft fees are big business for banks. They're costing consumers quite a bit -- many billions of dollars, in fact. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to reduce what you pay in overdraft ...

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 ...

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 ...