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Debit card fee at Bank of America is only the latest

Bank of America: The 38.7 million people who carry Bank of America debit cards will face a similar decision in the latest example of banks raising fees or establishing new ones — not just for debit cards but for checking accounts, visiting ATMs, even talking to a teller.

Credit cards? Nah! Americans moving to cash, debit cards.

Credit cards are losing their luster as a method of payment, especially among young adults.

Bank accounts: Free checking fading fast

Bank accounts with no fees attached are becoming a thing of the past at large US banks, which are starved for revenue.

Four financial innovations for a new generation

While financial innovation is often associated with nearly toppling the international economic system, some entrepreneurs are preparing a different breed of financial tools.

Who needs bank branches? Deposit checks via iPhone.

When gift-card promises go unfulfilled

Shoppers should consider a retailer's financial health before buying its plastic.