Jul 27, 2023 · Hidden fees or "junk fees" are on the rise, as companies work to bring in more money while keeping prices looking low. U.S. consumers pay more than $65 billion in fees …

Sep 16, 2024 · We rounded up a few common hidden fees you may not have realized you were paying with the best tips from financial experts on how to avoid them.

The Federal Trade Commission today announced a new proposed rule to prohibit junk fees, which are hidden and bogus fees that can harm consumers and undercut honest businesses. The …

May 29, 2019 · Consumer Reports shows you how to protect yourself from hidden fees, as cable TV and cell-phone providers, utilities, airlines, and more pile on more fees that result in higher …

Aug 22, 2024 · Small costs like bank fees and treat-yourself splurges can add up over time—and cause serious budget leaks. You could curb your expenses by snagging freebies around town …

Feb 1, 2024 · Consumer Reports tells you how to avoid seven hidden fees tacked onto food deliveries, hotel rooms, airplane tickets, and more.

Dec 30, 2023 · Over 85% of Americans have encountered a hidden fee over the past two years, according to a survey by Consumer Reports. You’ll typically find junk fees attached to a …

Feb 2, 2022 · Junk fees drain tens of billions of dollars per year from Americans’ budgets, and when markets become dependent on these back-end fees, it makes it harder for families to …

Aug 21, 2022 · Many companies have found ways of passing down increased costs to consumers, with extra charges tacked on to your bill at checkout. It's called drip pricing, and …

Oct 19, 2023 · Junk fees sneak added costs past consumers looking to save money. To combat this, the Federal Trade Commission has proposed a new rule that could make pricing more …