If you are like most people, you have probably experienced overspending the amount of money in your checking account by writing a check for more than the amount that is in there. That is typically ...

Overdraft protection can guarantee that a check, ATM, wire transfer, or debit-card transaction will clear if the account balance falls below zero. The cost of overdraft protection can include ...

Overdraft fees can occur when your account has a negative balance due to a withdrawal, transfer or debit. Overdraft fees can be costly, but some banks have eliminated them or cut them. It's ...

Considering that the average overdraft fee now tops $26, overdrawing your balance can get expensive. Even so, some banks are more forgiving and might even waive overdraft fees completely.