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A quick look at why some banks don't allow you to link savings accounts to checking accounts for overdraft protection.

We rarely refer to bankers as the most imaginative bunch. Yet when it comes to charging us fees, this industry gets very high creative marks. Read the story of an unsuspecting user who was charged an overdraft fee in a very "creative", crafty way

Annuity contracts have protection against creditors in some states, but consult an attorney because your mileage may vary.

A look at how banks figure and charge overdraft fees.

The pros and cons of buying a variable annuity.

A small yet enlightening research on the relationship between inflation and the stock market and a discussion of the stocks that will offer more protection against inflation

So while we were all cheering the FDIC and its increased protection levels for depositor's, you now know who will be paying for those increases. You, me, and all banking customers. Here are some examples of the fees being raised by the big banks and their impacts.

Some tips on how to avoid the dreaded overdraft fee.

A list with descriptions of over 30 websites that offer completely free software including productivity, computer protection, entertainment, communications and more.