Search Results for 'bank fees'
Is the New Bank of America Account as Good as It Seems?
Krystal Steinmetz on March 12, 2014
The new SafeBalance account, which costs $5 per month, won’t let you overdraw your account.
Is It Time to Divorce Your Bank?
Marilyn Lewis on January 21, 2014
Here are nine steps to guide you to finding a better bank than the one that’s driving you nuts with high fees and lousy customer service.
6 Famous Bankruptcies of 2013
Karla Bowsher on January 6, 2014
Detroit may still be dominating headlines, but last year the Motor City shared something in common with Casey Anthony, Sinbad and Girls Gone Wild, to name a few.
Using an Overseas ATM? Beware This Crazy Bank Fee
Karen Datko on December 31, 2013
I used my debit card at ATMs 4 times while traveling abroad. The fees totaled about $50. That’s way too much.
Review: BankAmericard Travel Rewards Credit Card
Guest Blogger on December 17, 2013
This generous travel rewards card has the added attraction of no annual fee.
5 Ways Your Bank May Be Ripping You Off
Maryalene LaPonsie on October 24, 2013
Your bank may not be on your side. Discover the common ways financial institutions may be fleecing their customers.
1 Million Customers Are Blacklisted by Banks
Marilyn Lewis on March 3, 2021
If you’ve been rejected by banks, the bitter truth is that you may not have many options. But there are some things you can do.
Business Credit Cards Often Have Big Fees, High Interest
B.T. Ballenger on October 22, 2013
They may come with business-oriented perks, but aren’t required to have the same protections consumer cards do. Rates can be higher and terms can change in a blink.
Bank of America May Offer a No-Overdraft Checking Account
B.T. Ballenger on October 18, 2013
The bank is considering a plan to offer a new checking account that won’t allow overdrafts of any kind. It would be optional for bank customers.
Chase Killing Credit Card Insurance and Keeping the Fees
B.T. Ballenger on October 10, 2013
Consumers who have spent money to maintain the protections will get several months of free coverage, but no refunds.
Furloughed by the Shutdown? Banks and Credit Unions Offer Help
B.T. Ballenger on October 3, 2013
Financial institutions are giving special consideration to furloughed federal employees — offering loans and delayed payments and waiving fees.
Sick of Your Bank? 4 Alternatives to Megabanks
B.T. Ballenger on September 27, 2013
If you’re sick of the fees and other efforts by big banks to make more money at your expense, you have options.
Is Your Bank the Target of Consumer Complaints?
Susan Ladika on September 18, 2013
A new report shows which banks received the most complaints to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Colleges Cash in Their Students for Big Payments From Banks
B.T. 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?
B.T. 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
B.T. 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
B.T. 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
B.T. Ballenger on August 8, 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
B.T. 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.
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