Consumer Reports offers tips to cut out hidden fees

FTC rule boosts transparency in pricing to combat hidden fees, but consumers still face surprise charges. CR strategies to avoid these costly additions. Read More

What to know about the new ban on 'hidden fees' at hotels

On Tuesday, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission passed the Junk Fees Rule on short-term lodging. Here's what travelers should know. Read More

New federal rule targets junk fees, but hidden charges still widespread

Junk fees have become a costly part of everyday life, popping up on hotel bookings, food orders, payment apps, and more. A new federal rule targets some of the worst offenders, but many hidden charges ... Read More

5 On Your Side: How to protect your wallet from hidden junk fees

Junk fees have become a costly part of everyday life, popping up on hotel bookings, food orders, payment apps and more. Read More

The New Hotel Rule About Pesky Hidden Add-On Fees That Has A Big ... - MSN

The FTC began investigating junk fees in 2022, issuing a call for public comment. More than 12,000 responses later, it was clear that consumers were fed up with undisclosed fees and the impact ... Read More

New federal rule bans "junk fees" on hotels and live event tickets

A new Federal Trade Commission rule aims to put a stop to such surprise charges by banning so-called junk fees on short-term lodging as well as on tickets to live events. Read More

New FTC rule targets junk fees, aims for transparency in travel and ...

Consumer Reports estimates the average family of four spends about 3,200-dollars a year on junk fees! “These added costs hit hardest for families already struggling to get by, especially in low ... Read More

Hidden fees begone: What to know about the 'Junk Fees Rule' on ... - MSN

The new price transparency comes as the Biden-era Federal Trade Commission "Junk Fees Rule" went into effect on May 12.. The rule requires event ticket sellers, hotels and short-term lodging ... Read More

FTC Rule Bans Hotel "Junk Fees" | Business Travel News

Junk fees or “drip pricing” as the strategy is known, is an issue that reaches beyond the individual consumer. Such fees have cost travel programs a pretty penny, with some travel and meetings ... Read More

How to get some welcome relief from hidden ‘junk’ fees - News4JAX

A new federal rule targets some of the worst offenders, but many hidden charges remain legal. Consumer Reports breaks down what this means for your wallet and how to avoid them. Read More

New federal rule bans hidden hotel and ticket junk fees - KOMO

The five largest U.S. hotel companies—Wyndam, Choice, Marriott, Hilton, and Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG)—all showed us total prices for our sample stays, including any mandatory fees. Read More