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A forgotten bill can hit your account and trigger overdraft fees fast. Rachel DePompa shares a simple phone alert that can help you catch it in time and avoid scams.

HOUSTON — If you’ve ever glanced at your monthly bank statement and thought, “Where did that fee come from?” you’re not alone. Some of those charges might be small, but they add up fast and can ...

Americans reportedly pay an average of $150 to $200 annually in bank fees. These mostly come from overdrafts and other account maintenance charges. If you’re someone who struggles with fees like these ...

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 ...

SPOKANE, Wash. — Banking fees can catch consumers off guard, but financial experts say most charges are preventable with the right strategies. Josh Bergman, a financial education specialist at WSECU, ...

Overdraft fees are big business for banks. They're costing consumers quite a bit -- many billions of dollars, in fact. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to reduce what you pay in overdraft ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. vittaya pinpan / iStock.com Bank fees can needlessly frustrate even the most astute in managing their money. The fees may not be ...