People wrote in to Money Magazine complaining about the “raw deal” that is overdraft fees.   People were complaining that they were hit with multiple fees because checks they had expected to clear had bounced.  The problem?  They didn’t have money in their checking accounts to cover some of the checks in the first place, which [...]

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I probably shouldn’t write it like that. But we spent an exorbitant amount this week during my FIL visit. More money eating out, going to attractions than our monthly budget for food/eating out/cable. Arrgh.
It’s so frustrating because I don’t mind spending money on them, but I feel that my in-laws never reciprocate the generosity to [...]

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