Search Results for 'bank fees'
Colleges Cash in Their Students for Big Payments From Banks
Brandon Ballenger on September 11, 2013
Some banks are paying colleges to help boost the number of students who bank with them.
Can an Online-Only Bank Meet All of Your Banking Needs?
Brandon Ballenger on September 4, 2013
Some banks operate exclusively on the Internet. Does that mean they’re less reliable than the brick-and-mortar names you know?
Bank Fee? Asking For a Waiver Often Works
Brandon Ballenger on August 21, 2013
A majority of adults aged 35-44, among other groups, have successfully requested that bank fees be waived.
Would You Pay for Mobile Banking? You Might Have To
Brandon Ballenger on August 7, 2013
Mobile could soon become yet another moneymaker for banks, rather than a free convenience for customers.
The Average Checking Account Has 30 Separate Fees
Brandon Ballenger on August 6, 2013
Bank fees are not always openly disclosed on bank websites, either. Find out which banks are best and worst at this.
The Occupy Movement Wants to Replace Your Bank
Brandon Ballenger on July 30, 2013
The group doesn’t have a Manhattan office — or any office, yet — but it will soon be offering financial services to anyone interested.
Are Fees, Fraud Eating Away at Your Social Security?
Guest Blogger on July 8, 2013
Getting Social Security payments by prepaid debit card or direct deposit hasn’t worked out well for all recipients.
Banks Reportedly Make Money Helping Crooks
Brandon Ballenger on June 17, 2013
The government says banks big and small may be ignoring warning signs of fraud perpetrated against their customers.
Review: IberiaBank Visa Gold Cash-Back Card
Guest Blogger on June 4, 2013
This card offers decent cash-back benefits, but better deals on balance transfers can be found.
Lawyers Recovering Madoff Funds Have Collected $700M in Fees
Brandon Ballenger on May 17, 2013
The work to recover the lost $17.5 billion has been going on for five years, and it’s not over.
Difference Between Payday Lenders and Banks? Not Much
Brandon Ballenger on April 26, 2013
A government study finds that banks’ deposit advance products frequently trap consumers in a cycle of debt just as payday lenders do.
Congress May Fight Overdraft Fees
Brandon Ballenger on March 26, 2013
A new bill could place more restrictions on the way overdraft fees are charged and how much they cost consumers.
Life After Bankruptcy: How to Quickly Have Great Credit and Dumb Mistakes to Avoid
Guest Blogger on March 13, 2013
So you filed bankruptcy. Congratulations on dealing with your old debt. Now it’s time to take action and build a better future.
Review: US Bank FlexPerks Travel Rewards Visa
Guest Blogger on March 12, 2013
If you’re the type to redeem reward points for free flights, here’s some plastic you might want to pack.
Review: U.S. Bank Visa Platinum Card
Guest Blogger on February 26, 2013
Want a simple card with a 0 percent interest rate? This might be the plastic for you. But then again, maybe not.
Consumer Group To Investigate Products Banks Market to College Students
Brandon Ballenger on February 8, 2013
Concerned about how college kids get or spend money? The government wants your opinion, which could shape new regulations.
Study: There Are 48 Potential Checking Fees
Brandon Ballenger on January 22, 2013
And they may be so buried in the fine print you’ve never heard of them.
Ask an Expert: Will I Get Hit With Foreign Transaction Fees?
Jason Steele on December 27, 2012
A reader is taking a vacation in Costa Rica. But will his credit card company take him for a ride?
Review: U.S. Bank FlexPerks Travel Rewards Visa Card
Jason Steele on December 4, 2012
Here is one credit card that offers flexible rewards. But does it deliver?
Gift Card Fees and Limits Explained
Brandon Ballenger on November 20, 2012
Find out how much you can put on certain gift cards, what the fees are, if and when they expire, and more.
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