When you open a new checking account, you'll have the option to sign up for overdraft protection. Bank representatives often tout the service as a way to keep your account balance from going into the ...

Whenever you withdraw more money than you have in your checking account, you may be subject to overdraft fees. Overdrawing your account can be costly if you perform multiple transactions per day.

A bad check is one drawn on a nonexistent account or with insufficient funds. Learn about potential legal consequences and ...

Paycheck to paycheck is a stressful way to live. Many Americans claim they have too much “month at the end of their paychecks,”and unfortunately, they’re not alone. According to a CareerBuilder survey ...

Have you ever written a check for an amount you didn’t have in your account and incurred a fee? Or have you ever been embarrassed by a declined debit card transaction? If the answer’s yes, you’ve had ...

Well, I’m sorry to tell you this, but you’ve got to stay alert to a lot of changes concerning not just your credit card but also your bank account. The Federal Reserve Board issued new rules that will ...

Who’s the greater villain: the guy at a bar who has one drink too many or the bartender who sold him that drink? If you think there’s enough blame to go around, you’ll agree there are two wrongs and ...