The era of free checking accounts is coming to an end. Many consumers will face an extra $144 a year in account fees, plus higher dues for their debit cars, and increased ATM charges, too. It’s all part of a banking industry ba…
New rules proposed by the Fed for debit card transactions may mean consumers end up paying more to use their cards, while big retailers save billions. The rules would sharply limit the transaction fees sellers pay, so banks cou…
The FDIC is changing the way banks pay for insurance, and big banks will soon pay much more than their smaller rivals to protect deposits. Even so, many customers may be better off at large banks, which could start aggressively…
The consumer advocates at the Center for Responsible Lending have released a checklist of tough questions people should ask their banks to make sure their needs are being met — and and to ensure they aren’t paying unnecessary …