On August 15th the Federal Reserve’s rules regarding overdraft protection on debit and ATM transactions go into effect. Under the new law, banks, credit unions and other financial institutions must offer you the ability to make decisions about overdrafts for transactions made with your debit or ATM card.

This year banks are expected to earn $17.5 billion* from overdraft fees. The best way to avoid banking fees is to know your banks policies and, of course, manage your money carefully.

Many of us made a renewed commitment to our health with the New Year, but what about our finances? Here are 10 tips to ensure a financially fit summer!

Extra Bank Accounts – Get rid of all those extra bank accounts. If your money is scattered into too many accounts you risk not being able to [...]