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

Democrats are once again taking aim at dreaded bank overdraft fees. New York Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney reintroduced legislation on Wednesday that would crack down on overdraft fees, making it ...

More financial institutions are dropping overdraft fees. They're usually about $35 after running a card with no balance. Alliant Credit Union will no longer charge customers for this type of ...

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 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 ...

After several years of steady declines, overdraft charges at the country's largest banks are climbing again, pulling billions of dollars from the accounts of customers who can least afford it. The ...

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

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 ...