Every month, people are surprised by monthly fees hitting their accounts. You may have forgotten to cancel that free subscription, or you see a small fee go through that you don’t recognize and don’t think twice about it. However, major banks in the United States have started to raise monthly maintenance fees or (at the very least) made them harder to avoid. But consumers are noticing the changes, which can add up to hundreds of dollars a year. And in this economy, that can make a huge difference.
Here are two major national banks that are implementing steeper charges, and where you might be able to turn for more affordable banking.
