Kevin Payne is a personal finance and travel writer who covers credit cards, banking, and other personal finance topics. In addition to Forbes, his work has been featured by Bankrate, Fox Business, ...
Bank fees are climbing to record highs, according to the 2026 MoneyRates Checking Account Fee survey. Monthly maintenance fees now average $13.51, up from $13.24 just six months ago, and ...
Did you know that banks can charge a monthly maintenance fee simply for keeping your checking account open? Monthly maintenance fees averaged a record $13.95 in January 2026, according to a 2026 ...