Newsflash: Kansas City Banking Fees Cost Big Bucks

Fees represent a growing revenue model for financial institutions without much creativity and biz savvy. Even worse, exorbitant fees typical target low income customers.

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These Kansas City Banks Are Making A Whole Lot Of Money Off Your Overdraft Fees

Overdraft fees typically make up a small fraction of most banks' profits. One researcher believes he has uncovered a business model where banks take advantage of little regulation on overdraft fees by using them as a primary source of revenue.