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Overdraft protection programs that save many people from the embarrassment of bouncing a check — but which often carry heavy charges — may soon come under regulatory scrutiny.

The FDIC is proposing a study of the following overdraft protection programs being offered by various financial institutions.

Simply relinquishing your claim to ownership does not remove the ongoing financial responsibilities, says Real Estate Adviser Steve McLinden.

If you have a HELOC, how have rising interest rates affected you?

Car-sharing allows urbanites to have a car without the hassle — and expense — of owning one.

The recently passed pension bill has tax provisions to help, and hinder, retirement savers, charitable givers and college payers.

Here’s a look at the state of interest rates on five common consumer banking products and the latest rates from Bankrate.com’s weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.

The who, how and why for tipping during this festive time of year

By having taxes withheld when you take your RMDs, you avoid the need to make quarterly estimated tax payments, says CPA George Saenz.

No matter how much it hurts to owe $25,000 to an ex-boyfriend, the terms of the loan’s verbal agreement are enforceable if it meets three tests, says the Debt Adviser.