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

Bank customers are discovering a new way their accounts can get nickeled and dimed: a "remote" fee just to deposit checks through a phone or scanner. It is landing on top of a pile of other charges ...

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

Spencer Tierney is a consumer banking writer at NerdWallet. He has covered personal finance since 2013, with a focus on certificates of deposit and other banking-related topics. His work has been ...

Credit cards offer a variety of rewards, perks and features to customers, but banks often charge annual fees to help cover the costs of these benefits. While paying an annual fee can be worthwhile ...

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 ...

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 ...

Most people need one or more bank accounts to manage their money, but it’s good to be discerning, as some banks have a variety of small, hidden fees tucked into their services you might not know about ...

Overdraft fees are down slightly after increasing the previous year. The average fee is now $26.77, down 1 percent from the previous year. If you regularly incur high monthly maintenance fees, ATM ...

Overdraft fees can be expensive, with some ranging from $30 to $35, but some banks charge low or no overdraft fees. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

Soft switching is opening a new bank account without closing your original one. Here's why you might want to do this and how to manage multiple accounts.