Yes, although you may not be aware of it, a bank can take money out of your checking account, even without asking your permission beforehand. It's called a "right to offset," and it's built into ...

Answer: Nobody should have to resort to leaving notes on everything that say, “This is mine please don’t touch.” But sadly ...

To be clear, a bank won't withdraw funds without your permission for any other purpose than to cover outstanding debts. Take a look at your deposit agreement to see if your bank has a right to ...