https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-overdraft-protection-help/01/1523633#M544766 <P>1. During COVID, call your bank and they will help you get the lowest cost option for your type of account.</P><P>2. After doing 1, rededicate yourself to keeping the minimum balance that your bank recommends.&nbsp; This is probably 1X or 2X your monthly bank service fee.&nbsp; If this still doesn't work for you, close the account.&nbsp; Then put the money you have in a jar at home.&nbsp; Take money out when you need it.</P><P>3. If you have a debit card that works with an ATM, drive through and check your balance often.</P><P>4. Better yet, if you have a cell phone, load your bank's app on it.&nbsp; Then it is easier to check your balance often.&nbsp; As above, keep a balance that is 2X&nbsp;your service fee.</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Wed, 22 Apr 2020 17:24:23 GMT papa03 2020-04-22T17:24:23Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/overdraft-protection-help/01/1523495#M544711 Wed, 22 Apr 2020 16:55:37 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/overdraft-protection-help/01/1523495#M544711 mcotsonika 2020-04-22T16:55:37Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-overdraft-protection-help/01/1523633#M544766 <P>1. During COVID, call your bank and they will help you get the lowest cost option for your type of account.</P><P>2. After doing 1, rededicate yourself to keeping the minimum balance that your bank recommends.&nbsp; This is probably 1X or 2X your monthly bank service fee.&nbsp; If this still doesn't work for you, close the account.&nbsp; Then put the money you have in a jar at home.&nbsp; Take money out when you need it.</P><P>3. If you have a debit card that works with an ATM, drive through and check your balance often.</P><P>4. Better yet, if you have a cell phone, load your bank's app on it.&nbsp; Then it is easier to check your balance often.&nbsp; As above, keep a balance that is 2X&nbsp;your service fee.</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Wed, 22 Apr 2020 17:24:23 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-overdraft-protection-help/01/1523633#M544766 papa03 2020-04-22T17:24:23Z