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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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Venmo vs. Zelle: What the Nerds Prefer

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By Chanelle Bessette Verified
| NerdWallet Verified
We believe everyone should be able to make financial decisions with confidence. While we don't cover every company or financial product on the market, we work hard to share a wide range of offers and objective editorial perspectives. So how do we make money? Our partners compensate us for advertisements that appear on our site. This compensation helps us provide tools and services - like free credit score access and monitoring.
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What Is the Average Overdraft Fee?

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By Chanelle Bessette Verified
| NerdWallet Verified
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 Verified
| Watauga Democrat Verified
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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