It happens to the best of us: life gets extra busy and you accidentally overdraw money from your checking account. Maybe you didn't have time to balance your checkbook, mindlessly overspent or didn't ...

Overdrafts can happen. Here's how to get your money back if you're charged for one – and to avoid these fees going forward. Toni Husbands was a staff writer with CNET Money. She began writing about ...

With more than three years of experience as a personal finance writer, Jamela Adam simplifies complex money topics to help readers become experts at managing their finances. Her work has been featured ...

Gabriela Walsh is a Certified Educator in Personal Finance® and a personal finance editor at Red Ventures. Her previous work experience includes various editorial positions at FinanceBuzz. She ...

Overdraft fees average about $27 per transaction according to Bankrate’s 2025 checking account survey, but many major banks have eliminated or reduced these charges. Capital One, Citibank, and Ally ...

A mere four months ago, the Biden administration capped bank overdraft fees at $5. There was just one catch: The cap wouldn’t take effect until October. It now appears the cap will never take hold.

Overdraft protection can help you avoid fees if you overdraw your account. But there are a few drawbacks to keep in mind. David McMillin writes about credit cards, mortgages, banking, taxes and travel ...