Defend Your Dollars

Consumer Advocates Comments to Proposed Rules on Changes to Check Processing

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 14:54:56 -0800

Tips for checking account customers

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:34:09 -0800

Frequently Asked Questions About Checkholds

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 10:32:03 -0800

CU comment on “end of checks” proposed rule

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 09:59:50 -0800

Comment on Treasury proposal to amend 31 CFR Part 208.

As the July 1st deadline approaches, CFA warns consumers not to Opt-In to Overdraft.

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:53:48 -0800

CFA releases a survey of Big Bank Overdraft Fees and Terms

Get the Facts about Overdrafts and Fees

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:12:22 -0800

Bank of America gave us a little and then took it away!

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:45:02 -0800

B of A is thinking up new fees to add to their checking accounts to make up for lost overdraft revenue.

Group Comments to FDIC on Safe Transaction and Savings Accounts

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:29:00 -0800

Christopher of Brandon, OR

Wed, 19 May 2010 16:13:08 -0800

Bank of America is notoriously bad about holding checks & fails to notify us of insufficient funds checks until the middle of the month.

Larry of Portland, OR

Wed, 19 May 2010 10:10:52 -0800

The check hold forced me to pay added interest to Wells Fargo while they utilized the readily accessible funds for 10 business days.

Senate debate on financial reform heats up

Wed, 05 May 2010 11:50:48 -0800

Now that the Senate floor debate on financial reform has started in earnest, supporters are ofering a number of amendments to strengthen the bill so that it better protects consumers from unsafe financial products and creates new rules to stop banks from getting so big that they could threaten the financial system.

Moving Your Money? Use these tips to do it right!

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:06:38 -0800

If you are not happy with your bank, consider moving your money to an account at a new financial institution. Vote with your dollars! To help you do so safety, we’ve put together this checklist so you can take the appropriate steps and ensure that all of your bills are paid on time and you avoid being charged overdraft fees.

Steps to Safely Move Your Money to a New Bank Account

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:40:13 -0800

The Faster Access and Shorter Transaction Time for Checks Act of 2010

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:14:12 -0800

Under Rep. Tsongas’ bill, consumers will have faster access to their deposited checks

Back to Basics: Checkholds

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:20:14 -0800

Although the number of checks are declining rapidly, we still get a number of questions regarding checks, or more specifically, calls from frustrated consumers on checkholds.