Walmart scams, expensive recycling, and overdraft fees

This podcast episode discusses several financial issues, ranging from fraud prevention at Walmart to overdraft fees. Over $1 billion in fraud proceeds have flowed through Walmart's financial products in the past decade, with gift card scams being a major concern. The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) has proposed limiting overdraft fees, which could save consumers around $150 per year, but the proposal is facing opposition from banks. The CFPB argues that overdraft fees are a burden for low-income consumers, while banks maintain that they are necessary to cover costs and consumers appreciate the option to avoid declined transactions.