Ever feel like banks are secretly running a game of Monopoly where you never get to pass “Go” and definitely don’t collect $200? You’re not imagining it—many of the so-called “rules” of modern banking aren’t designed to protect you, the customer. Instead, they’re fine-tuned to protect the bank’s bottom line while leaving you scratching your head and wondering how they get away with it.
From sneaky overdraft fees to byzantine loan structures, the system is full of traps that make the house win every time. Today, we’re exposing five outrageous money rules that banks love—because they only serve their profits, not your wallet.
