‘Real Money’ Tips to Avoid Paying High Bank and Credit Card Fees

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eff and Kim Strickland of Chicago say they’re getting burned by their banks because of late payments and low balances. “We try to pay those credit cards off every month,” Kim Strickland said. “I know we probably miss here and there.” Together the couple — Jeff Strickland works in IT; his wife is an author — have racked up $276 and counting in fees this year. At the same time, their banking accounts have earned them less than .05 percent — a grand total of $22.50.