$250 bill shocker: New federal fee hitting your bank account this summer
That unexpected $250 bill you dread? It's becoming real for millions of Americans starting this July, as a new federal surcharge rolls out that will auto-debit from your checking account unless you act now. The hidden cost—buried in last year's banking reform act—targets anyone with a savings account over $5,000, hitting your wallet immediately with no opt-out. Here's how to dodge this before it drains your cash.