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6 Steps to Ditch Your Bank Without Fees and Hassle
B.T. Ballenger on August 7, 2012
You shouldn’t have to break the bank to escape it. Here’s how to save time and money switching to a new one.
Banks Back Down on Debit Card Fees
LowCards.com on December 19, 2011
Who says big banks don’t listen to the little guy? They sure do – when lots of customers complain at once.
5 Ways To Lower Your Banking Fees
Jason Steele on December 19, 2011
If your bank is using new regulations as an excuse to charge new fees, it’s time to explore your options.
2 New Banks Offer Lower Fees and Better Rewards
LowCards.com on December 19, 2011
If you’re fed up with your bank but assume all of them treat their customers poorly, check out one of these two new institutions.
Swipe Fees: Banks Win, Stores Lose
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 29, 2011
The banks were expecting bad news today as the Federal Reserve stood poised to radically reduce the fees they collect for processing debit cards. But what they got instead was proof that massive lobbying pays off.
Is Bank of America Breaking the Law With New Membership Fees?
Guest Blogger on April 13, 2011
The government has already closed a lot of loopholes in the Credit Card Act of 2009 that hurt consumers , but some banks – like Bank of America – still don’t grasp the purpose of the credit card reform.
Changes in Interchange Fees Affect Consumers, Retailers, and Banks
LowCards.com on December 19, 2011
Retail lobbyists fought hard to win a limit on interchange fees – the charge retailers pay to banks to process debit card transactions. Their victory may backfire: Banks are now threatening to limit debit card transactions to $50-$100.
Banking Fees to Be Reincarnated As ‘Choices’?
Karla Bowsher on December 19, 2011
Last year, the federal government passed new laws to protect bank customers from onerous fees. So this year, the banks are testing out new ways to charge us for once-free services like checking accounts.
Some Banks Charge Checking Fees to Recover Lost Revenue
Stacy Johnson CPA on December 19, 2011
Banks have added a number of new fees in the past two years, and now they are testing fees on checking accounts, something that could affect millions of consumers by the end of 2011.
The Minimum Payment Lie: 7 Things Banks Don’t Want You to Know
Stacy Johnson CPA on October 26, 2026
The minimum payment isn’t safe. It’s a financial trap engineered to keep you in debt for decades.
Bank of America’s CEO Says Customers Can Get ‘4%+’ on Spare Cash. Most Savings Accounts Don’t Come Close
Kendall Blythe on October 26, 2026
The typical U.S. savings account still pays well under 1%, and closing the gap comes down to one decision.
Overdraft Fees Hit an Estimated $12.4 Billion in 2025. Do Your Part to Shrink That Number.
Kendall Blythe on October 19, 2026
Banks cannot charge you overdraft fees on ATM withdrawals or one-time debit card purchases unless you agreed. Did you opt in?
The National Average Savings Rate Is 0.37%. Switching Banks for a Better Rate Takes 7 Steps, and the Order Matters
Kendall Blythe on October 15, 2026
The wrong sequence sends a paycheck to a closed account and leaves bills unpaid.
6 Bank Papers You’ll Regret Losing — and 3 You’ll Regret Keeping
Stacy Johnson CPA on October 9, 2026
Most people keep the wrong papers and toss the ones that could save them thousands.
A Contact Lens Seller’s Hidden Fees Doubled Prices, FTC Alleges. 5 Ways to Pay Less
Stacy Johnson CPA on October 9, 2026
The price in the ad looked great. The “fees” line at the bottom of the screen told a different story.
Open a New Account With Chase Bank and Get a $3,000 Bonus. There’s No Catch, but There Is a Reason.
Kendall Blythe on October 5, 2026
Who doesn’t love free cash?
13 Fees You Should Never Pay — and How to Avoid Them
B.T. Ballenger on August 27, 2026
They shouldn’t exist to start with, but at least they’re avoidable.
Paying a Bill Online? The Top Google Result Might Be a Fake — With Hidden Fees
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 27, 2026
You searched for your utility’s payment page. The site that popped up first wasn’t theirs — and the fees weren’t optional.
Jamie Dimon’s Bank Says Gold Could Hit $6,000. I’m a Stock Guy, but Here Are 5 Reasons I Still Own Some Gold
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 13, 2026
Wall Street’s biggest bank sees $6,000 gold. I’m no gold bug — here’s why I still own some.
Customers Could Get Up to $25K in Flagstar Bank Settlement
Anthony Thompson and USA TODAY on August 5, 2026
A deadline is days away for millions of people to claim cash, credit monitoring or reimbursement after two major bank data breaches
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