Search Results for 'bank fees'
6 Steps to Ditch Your Bank Without Fees and Hassle
Brandon 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 November 4, 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 October 13, 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 September 23, 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 March 3, 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 January 25, 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 January 13, 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.
3 of the Best Places to Keep Cash Besides the Bank
Chris Kissell on March 29, 2024
Worried that your bank will be the next to fail? Here are some alternative places to keep your cash.
13 Fees That You Should Never Pay
Brandon Ballenger on February 14, 2024
They shouldn’t exist to start with, but at least they’re avoidable.
Inside the Biden Administration’s Plan to Stop ‘Out-of-Control’ Overdraft Fees
Adam Hardy on January 17, 2024
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is working to eliminate predatory fees.
7 Guilty Pleasures That Are Draining Your Bank Account
Deb Hipp on December 5, 2023
It’s just a dollar here, a dollar there — until it’s not.
The 3 Best Rewards Credit Cards With No Fees, According to Shoppers
Chris Kissell on August 24, 2023
Master the art of saving money with these top bank rewards credit cards without annual fees that are loved by actual cardholders.
How To Avoid Travel Fees
Christopher Elliott on August 2, 2023
Fees are everywhere again when it comes to travel — here’s what you must know before you book.
All the Ways You’re Getting Ripped Off by Outrageous Junk Fees
Robert Bruce (The Penny Hoarder) on May 1, 2023
You may be paying unnecessary or inflated fees, and plenty of businesses count on you not noticing. Here’s how to find and fight junk fees.
A Guide to Foreign Transaction Fees
Timothy Moore (The Penny Hoarder) on January 19, 2023
Foreign transaction fees might force you to pay extra for every transaction you make while abroad.
What Is a Joint Bank Account and How Does It Work?
Timothy Moore (The Penny Hoarder) on June 28, 2022
If you’ve wondered how hard it is to funnel your money in with your partner’s — or whether that’s even a good idea — now’s a good time to find out.
9 Banks Offering Up to $1,500 When You Open a Checking Account
Chris Kissell on May 18, 2022
You can make 2022 a little more lucrative by opening a checking account and snagging a big bonus.
9 Ways to Avoid Overdraft Fees
Timothy Moore (The Penny Hoarder) on February 15, 2022
Don’t let overdraft fees destroy your budget. Instead, find a bank that doesn’t charge when you overdraw your account.
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