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Overdraft fees, long associated with big banks, are big business for credit unions too

by Scott Rodd
Dec 28, 2023
A first-of-its-kind California law shows how much credit unions receive in overdraft charges, which often burden low-income families.
A San Diego County Credit Union branch in Escondido, California. The credit union collected $18 million in overdraft fees in 2022.
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Bank fees and minimum balances have risen to record highs, survey finds

by Mitchell Hartman
Oct 20, 2021
The average minimum balance needed to avoid fees is now nearly $10,000
Overdraft fees are at an all-time high, according to Bankrate.
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Overdraft fees are hitting vulnerable communities the hardest

by Justin Ho
Jun 4, 2020
The fees can drive many out of the banking system entirely, experts say.
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Chase is the latest to hike fee for its premium credit card and add lifestyle perks

by Justin Ho
Jan 9, 2020
The popular travel card is getting more expensive. But the bank is betting that new perks, designed to appeal to younger consumers, will make users stay on board.
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ATM withdrawal fees are getting pricier

by Justin Ho
Oct 3, 2019
Charges are especially high for using out-of-network machines.
Overdraft fees are at an all-time high, according to Bankrate.
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Retail banks ain't what they used to be

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Sep 13, 2016
These days, banks have to do a whole lot more than take deposit and make loans.
Low interest rates have caused banks to expand their sources of income aggressively- allowing many to become one-stop shops for financial services. Some banks, like Wells Fargo, have taken these efforts too far.
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ATM fees continue to rise

by Sally Herships
Sep 29, 2014
Banks are making money by charging fees to customers of other banks.
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Overdraft charges and fees aren't as profitable as they used to be

by Conrad Wilson
Sep 10, 2014
The banking industry is taking in fewer profits from fees, but that doesn't mean they're going anywhere.
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Free checking accounts weren't making banks money. Go figure.

by Jeff Tyler
Feb 6, 2014
More and more banks introduce fees for checking accounts
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