Search Results for 'bank fees'
Banks Reportedly Make Money Helping Crooks
B.T. 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
B.T. 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
B.T. 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
B.T. 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 March 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
B.T. 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
B.T. 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
B.T. Ballenger on November 23, 2012
Find out how much you can put on certain gift cards, what the fees are, if and when they expire, and more.
Banks Offer More Credit for Sandy Victims
B.T. Ballenger on November 2, 2012
But don’t let your credit get swept away with the storm. Cheaper options may be available from charities and the government.
Chase Waives Fees for Hurricane Victims
B.T. Ballenger on October 29, 2012
Chase customers in the Northeast may avoid some fees incurred because of the storm.
Ask Stacy: Is It Legal for Banks to Stack the Deck?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
For years it’s been common practice for banks to clear checks and debit card transactions to maximize overdraft charges. Is it legal?
Bank of America Kills Zombies
B.T. Ballenger on August 23, 2012
The megabank got some braaaains and promised to stop reopening accounts consumers have closed.
Ask an Expert: Best Credit Card After Bankruptcy?
Jason Steele on August 9, 2012
A reader is exiting bankruptcy and looking to re-enter the credit card market. But should she?
Ask an Expert: Best Credit Card After a Bankruptcy?
Jason Steele on May 9, 2012
A reader has just gone through Chapter 7 bankruptcy. How soon until she can apply for a credit card?
Up-Front Credit Card Fees? Here’s a Better Option
Jason Steele on April 23, 2012
If you don’t qualify for the best credit cards on the market, don’t settle for the worst. Check out secured cards as an option.
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