Fee

Behind Bank of America’s decision to charge debit card fee

Bank of America’s announcement of a $5 monthly fee for debit cards comes days before provision that limits fees to merchants for debit card transactions.

She Fought the Bank (And She Won)

Bank of America Drops Debit Card Fee Plans

Return of the Debit Card Swipe Fees

Conflict & Justice
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Park Fees

The World

Flying the expensive skies, airlines face government scrutiny for hidden fees

Global Politics

Takeaway Washington correspondent Todd Zwillich details the proposed new guidelines aimed at keeping airlines in check.

The World

In face of scrutiny, banks find new ways to keep old fees

Buyer beware: your bank may be trying to protect its revenue stream in the face of increased government scrutiny by adding unnecessary fees to financial instruments like your debit card.

The World

In the fine print: bank charges and fees

Conflict & Justice

In our weeklong series on our Life in Fine Print, we’re taking a look at charges and fees. Congress has regulated certain banking fees, but there are still charges out there that can sneak up on you in ways you didn’t imagine.

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What to Do About Bank Fee Hikes

Global Politics

As financial institutions try to increase their revenues using fine print and fees, financial guru Gary Belsky talks The Takeaway through what people can and can’t do in response.

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Bankless in America

Living without a bank has its perks, but it also means it next to impossible to get a decent rate on a mortgage or get a loan approved. Frank Garcia, Chairman of the Hispanic Bronx Chamber of Commerce walks us through the pros and cons of going bankless.