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How Banks are Trying to Get You to Opt-in to Costly Overdraft Protection

Starting this summer, banks will not be allowed to charge you a fee if you overdraw your checking account using your debit card. In the past, this has been a hugely lucrative way for banks to make a ton of fee income -- as high as $39 a pop. No more... unless they get your permission. Here are some of the clever (and sneaky) ways that banks are trying to get you to opt-in to overdraft protection and its high fees.


Consumer Quickies

  • New Air Passenger Rights Coming in April
  • FTC Settles with TicketMaster Over Fake "Sold Outs"
  • Some TVs to be Skype-enabled for Video Calls
  • Before You Gripe Loudly Online...
  • Retailers Resell Returned, Open Underwear (video)
  • Toyota Owners Say Fix Didn't Fix Problems
  • FTC Stops Million Dollar Cramming Scheme
  • FED Wants to Limit Credit Card Penalties
  • Obama Proposes Rebates in Cash for Caulkers Program
  • "Free" Credit Report Sites Will Have to Temper Promos
  • In UK, Milk and Meat to Come in Bags
  • Blockbuster to Bring Back Late Fees
  • Chase Freedom Card Bringing Back Some 5% Rebates
  • Buying Designer Apparel at Members Only Websites
  • Consumer's Movie Complaint Becomes Net Sensation
  • Digital Ads/Signs: Shades of Minority Report
  • Finally, Slim Majority are Reading Food Labels
  • Don't Fall for a Call from Fake Grandchildren
  • How the New Debit Card Overdraft Rules will Work
  • Beware Virus in Fake Hallmark eCards and Twitter Invitations (Delete Email; Don't Open the Attachment)
  • FTC Wants Energy Labels on TVs
  • FTC Fixes Wagon of Credit Fixers
  • FDA Warns Food Makers about Label Issues (List of specific products)
  • How to Replace the Battery on a Garmin Nuvi GPS
  • Proof that it Pays to Comparison Shop for Drugs
  • 6 Ways Supermarkets Get You to Spend More
  • Where to Report Visa/MasterCard Violations by Sellers (such as requiring a minimum purchase to use card)
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