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The era of free checking accounts is coming to an end. Many consumers will face an extra $144 a year in account fees, plus higher dues for their debit cars, and increased ATM charges, too. It's all part of a banking industry backlash against last year's consumer friendly financial reforms.

Think before you swipe. Fees at some ATMs are hitting $5 as banks seek to re-coup lost revenue over debit cards and overdraft charges due to federal regulatory changes.

It's still hard to diagnose how the overall economy will fare in 2011. But the signs for at least one area all seem to be pointing up: car sales. Analysts predict the number of vehicles sold next year will rise 10% to 23% above that of 2010.

Canada's banks fared well during the financial crisis and global recession thanks to their prudent management and the country's tough regulations. But what can they do with all the capital they've accumulated? Expand south of the border.

Two recent acquisitions by Canadian banks likely foretell that M&A activity among U.S. banks will only accelerate next year. Smaller banks that survived the financial crisis, but have few growth opportunities, are now attractive takeover targets.

Canada's second largest bank and private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management plan to buy automotive financial products and services company Chrysler Financial for approximately $6.3 billion in cash.

If you're having a problem with a business, Consumer Ally can help. Write us at HelpMe@WalletPop.com. Q. Last year, I found out someone "hot carded" my debit card and racked up $7,600 in charges. I filed a Regulation E claim on that day, and a police report. Ever since then I've been going back...

You may have noticed the recent headlines, or maybe you learned about it through your own bank: The end of free checking appears to be near. Still, it's not quite time for free checking's death-knell just yet. Despite the flood of questioning from news publications -- "Is free checking over?" --...

Banks have always been well known for being green, if by green, we mean having a lot of money. But people who are concerned about the environment might be happy to know that banks are starting to get their environmental acts together as well and are starting to think green. I caught up with Frank...

If you're applying for a mortgage, TD Bank is hoping you'll apply with it. Of course, that's not really news, is it? Every bank hopes you'll apply for a mortgage through them. But TD Bank's contest is kind of newsworthy. its contest, dubbed the Big Mortgage Payoff Sweepstakes, is going on now...