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Banks Will Stop Fee Foolishness Only When We Close Our Accounts In Protest

Beginning next year, BofA will charge customers a $5 monthly fee for making purchases with their debit cards, The Wall Street Journal reports.

New Jersey Commuters: Avoid Debit Card

PATCO is a commuter train that connects Southern New Jersey with Philadelphia. You pay by either buying a ticket or waving your “Freedom” card over a terminal at the gate onto and off of the train. This week, the commuter line introduced a pilot PATCO Wave & Pay ANYWHERE Visa Prepaid Card

Wyoming Deal On Savings, Checking

Trona Valley Community Federal Credit Union offers an impressive rate on rewards checking, which then can be combined with a savings account that beats the top national offer.

Do Most Of Us Avoid Bank Fees? Doubtful

The American Bankers Association recently released survey results that found 71% of people questioned said they pay no banking fees. We’re calling foul.

USAA Offers Free Checking For All

USAA is a financial services company for members of the military and their families. It offers mortgages, loans, investment plans and banking options, like CD rates and savings accounts. Some USAA products are available to everyone, including its checking account.

Chase Halts Fees In Hurricane’s Wake

Through Sept. 4 it will not charge customers fees for using out-of-network ATMs in the 13 states hit by the hurricane.

Score Louisiana Checking, Savings Combo

Pairing up a rewards checking account and a savings account can earn you top rates at Gibsland Bank & Trust in northeast Louisiana.

Another Debit Rewards Program Gets Axed

Wells Fargo says it will end its debit rewards program come October. Chase announced a similar plan earlier this year.

Here Come The Debit Card Fees

Wells Fargo plans to charge some customers $3 a month for the privilege of using its debit cards.