Can a bank cry all the way to itself?

Friday, September 28, 2007

Last year, banks made a fortune through fees from customers' overdraft charges. Exactly how much? Tess Vigeland talks with Leslie Parrish of the Center for Responsible Lending, who co-authored a study that puts the figure in the billions.

Money is puzzling (istockphoto.com)

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