An overdraft occurs when you write a check or initiate a debit card purchase, and your account doesn’t have enough money to cover the transaction. The bank will cover the difference to process the ...

There are many personal finance tenets to follow when you decide to take control of your finances. Perhaps one of the most important is this: Don’t pay fees unless absolutely necessary. The average ...

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

Setting up automatic payments ensures you’re never late. You can choose to pay the minimum due, the full statement balance or a fixed amount monthly. If you’re not using autopay, schedule calendar ...

Before you spiral into spreadsheet mode to dissect every expense, Andrea Woroch — a nationally recognized consumer finance expert, writer, and regular on-air contributor — wants you to zoom in on ...

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

Many checking accounts that charge a monthly fee offer a way to waive the fee. In most cases, you’ll just need to hold a specific minimum balance in the account to avoid paying the fee. If your ...

Bank fees can needlessly frustrate even the most astute in managing their money. The fees may not be terribly onerous, but over time, they can claw away your hard-earned money. For Americans wanting ...

ATM fees have nearly doubled in the last decade. — -- From transaction fees to overdraft charges, banks are charging consumers more money than ever before. For example, the fee for withdrawing ...

CINCINNATI — The average person is expected to spend over $600 on holiday gifts this season, according to a consumer survey from the National Retail Federation, and surprise fees can quickly make that ...

Traveling abroad? Don’t get hit by high international ATM fees. Every time you perform an ATM transaction, you’re liable to incur a fee upwards of $5.00 a pop. That adds up quick. Fortunately, you’ve ...