If you don't keep a close watch on your checking account balance, making a debit purchase or writing a check without enough funds in your account to cover it could end up costing you.

Congress scrapped a rule last year that capped how much banks could charge if you spent more than was in your account. Now, banks’ revenue from the fees is rising.

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Based on data collected by NerdWallet writers, the average overdraft fee is $17. While some banks and credit unions have moved away from overdraft charges, many institutions still impose steep fees.

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(InvestigateTV) — When an account is overdrawn, consumers pay a high price. In 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized a rule that would have required large banks and credit ...