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Consumer banking writer and spokesperson @NerdWallet. Formerly: @rgj, @Forbes, and @fortunemagazine. Opinions are my own. She/her cbessette@nerdwallet.com

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What Is the Average Overdraft Fee?

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By Chanelle Bessette 
| NerdWallet
While some banks and credit unions have moved away from overdraft charges, many institutions still impose steep fees. NerdWallet's banking writers regularly analyze dozens of data points from over 100 financial service providers. That research includes overdraft fee amounts. We dug into our most recent data to determine the average overdraft fee banks charge. The average overdraft fee amount is $17. That includes providers that allow overdrafts and that don’t charge a fee.
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I'm Anxious About Combining Finances

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By Chanelle Bessette 
| Watauga Democrat
I'm getting married next October to my partner of almost seven years. Wedding planning has been a whirlwind of fun, decision-making and occasional overwhelm, and I've felt so lucky to have a significant other who has been rock solid through it all. Despite the strong foundation we have, I've felt some bubbling anxiety about what our financial future will look like.
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I’m Anxious About Combining Finances - Here’s How I’m Working Through It

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By Chanelle Bessette 
| Chariton Herald-Patriot
I’m getting married next October to my partner of almost seven years. Wedding planning has been a whirlwind of fun, decision-making and occasional overwhelm, and I’ve felt so lucky to have a significant other who has been rock solid through it all. Despite the strong foundation we have, I’ve felt some bubbling anxiety about what our financial future will look like.
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