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Fed to Bar Overdraft Fees

HeadlineNov 13, 2009

The Federal Reserve has unveiled new rules that would bar banks from charging overdraft fees on automated teller machines or credit cards without consumer consent. Banks collected an estimated $37 billion in overdraft fees last year.

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