Swipe a card, tap an app, cash a paycheck—banks are everywhere in everyday life. But here’s the kicker: the people who actually need every dollar are often the ones paying the most just to keep their money in the system.
From overdraft charges to account minimums, middle-class families are often footing higher bills than their wealthier counterparts. It’s a strange reality where the less you have, the more it costs to manage it. So why is the financial playing field tilted this way, and what’s fueling the steady drain on middle-class wallets?
