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How Five Banks Post Your Deposits and Withdrawals: Do They Trap You Into Overdrafts?

by Flexo on October 28, 2008. Banking 38 comments.

In his documentary film Overdrawn!, Karney Hatch mentions that banks often post your deposits and withdrawals to your bank account in such a way that they maximize the possibility of overdrafts. Even if you believe you have a large enough balance to cover your withdrawals thanks to recent deposits, the banks have a way ... Continue reading this article…

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Overdrawn!: A Documentary About Bank Fees, Screening Tonight

by Flexo on October 27, 2008. Banking 8 comments.

If you are in the area of the University of California, Berkeley, stop by Mulford Hall tonight to see a screening of Overdrawn!, a documentary film by Karney Hatch. In the film, Karney takes a hard look at practices by big banks, primarily overdraft fees. The documentary follows the writer/director as he talks to bankers, ... Continue reading this article…

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