'Junk fees' are common in apartments. Here's what Houston renters should know after a property manager is sued
The FTC is accusing Greystar, an apartment firm with a major Houston presence, of charging renters millions in hidden fees.
Cash-poor Americans paid tens of billions in junk fees to borrow money last year
Cash-poor Americans paid more than $39 billion in junk fees last year just to borrow money, according to a new report.
You could save $200 per year thanks to the CFPB’s new cap on overdraft fees
As part of an ongoing effort to combat “junk fees” charged by banking institutions, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ...
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Consumer Man: ‘Junk fees’ transparency to take effect mid-year
The Federal Trade Commission has finalized a new rule requiring transparent pricing for hotel rooms, vacation rentals, and ...
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Consumer Man: ‘Junk fees’ transparency to take effect mid-year
Money: Macy’s will close more Washington stores amid financial struggles Weisbaum clarified the rule does not limit or stop junk fees but requires transparency. “They can charge whatever they ...
Major US airlines make billions off junk fees, Senate finds
A new Senate report reveals airlines are generating billions of dollars on extra services like seat and baggage fees.
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FTC Issues Final ‘Junk Fees Rule’ to Crackdown on Aggressive Pricing Practices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) recently issued a final rule (the Junk Fees Rule or the Rule) banning so-called “junk fees” in ...
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FTC cracks down on junk fees, aims to protect consumers in Las Vegas and beyond
A major change could be coming to the world of hotels, concerts, and ticketed events and it would be a win for consumers in ...