Bank overdraft reforms helped wealthier customers far more than struggling households, study finds.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced a new rule proposal that would limit overdraft fees banks charge on consumers. The rules would apply to most large banks and lenders — those holding ...

Having too little money in your checking account can be a problem, but so can having too much. Your checking account balance should be large enough to cover your monthly bills with a buffer to ...

For millions of Americans dealing with tight budgets in this high-cost environment, overdrafts have become an increasingly common source of financial stress. Banks collected billions in overdraft fees ...

Overdraft fees can be expensive, such as $30 or more, but some banks charge low or no overdraft fees. This page includes information about these cards, currently unavailable on NerdWallet. The ...

WASHINGTON — Fourteen of the largest U.S. retail banks posted jumps in the income they generated from overdraft and bounced-check fees during the first nine months of the year, while two big banks ...

Ally Financial reports on ways to avoid checking account fees, such as maintaining minimum balances, using direct deposits, ...

Bank customers are fighting back against overdraft fees. According to a new study by Pew Charitable Trusts, more than 60 percent of consumers have taken action after being charged an overdraft fee in ...

If you’re paying a monthly fee for your checking account, you’re losing money you could be holding onto. There are plenty of ...