35 most outrageous fees (and how to avoid them)

[mshheaddoc]

CNN posted this and I just came across this. I thought there were some GREAT tips!

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[blanche]

oh yes,i've been called cheap, i prefer 'frugal', but some of those things drive me crazy. like the airline stuff--don't get me started. on atm fees....sure, it's only a couple $ here or there, but it does add up.

i'm actually trying to shop for a new bank for checking now since i'm moving states. i'm looking at TD banknorth for basic/free non-interest bearing checking b/c they have no ATM fees and will refund those charged by other banks. unlimited, no monthly fee. only thing is they will have no atms or branches near where i will live and work, but my other option is the local bank whose atm is located in the hospital and i'm not too hot on them.

 

[Anastasis]

What about WaMu? They have a pretty good deal on now. Free Checking + 5% Saving account - but, while they'll never charge you for using an out of network ATM, they won't refund the other bank's charge.

http://spe.atdmt.com/lp/wamu/checking.html

 

[Sol Rosenberg]

In my experience, credit unions don't have most/all of those horrendous bank fees, or they are MUCH lower. If you have the opportunity, join a credit union.

Finding ATMs that don't charge is more difficult, but they are out there:

http://www.co-opfs.org/public/locators/atmlocator/index.cfm

 

[Miami_med]

It didn't say how to avoid paying the fee for Step II CS

 

[blanche]