A $1 overdraft can trigger fees, negative balances, and account flags that cost far more than a dollar.

Checking your bank statement shouldn't feel like a jump scare, but between maintenance costs and ATM charges, those small ...

Several large U.S. banks reported an uptick in overdraft-related income for the first three quarters of 2025. Economic pressure on consumers may be to blame, some banks and industry observers say.

Bank fees may seem small, but can cumulatively amount to hundreds of dollars annually. Proactive steps to avoid or waive them ...

When you use more funds than you have in your checking, savings, or money market bank account, you can end up with a negative balance. That can lead to your bank declining future transactions. If you ...

The three biggest American retail banks collected 25% less overdraft revenue last year as the companies, under pressure from regulators to cap the fees, created new ways for customers to avoid the ...

— -- Controversial bank account fees, which have fattened banks' bottom lines at the expense of vulnerable consumers, are rapidly becoming a black eye for the industry. Under siege are the fees ...

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 ...

It starts with a $10 charge here, maybe a $5 fee there. Soon, your bank is taking your hard-earned money, and you may not ...