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29 Fees People Hate Most

fees The latest gambit of service providers is to advertise a lowball price, and then tack on so many fees, that the true price of the service is substantially higher than advertised. Here are some examples of obnoxious fees.

10 Ways to Save on a New Car

Before you buy your next new car, be sure to check out these tips on how to shop smarter for that new vehicle.


Consumer Quickies

  • How to Get Out of Your Cell Contract w/o Fees
  • New FHA Rules May Hinder Condo Sales, Financing
  • Two-Thirds Object to Online Tracking
  • Details of Above Advertising Tracking Study pdf
  • Online Games Help Improve Financial Literacy
  • Net Nanny-like Sofware Makers Eavesdrop on Kids' Chats
  • Where to Get Great Deals on Furniture [video]
  • FTC Publishes Final Guides on Testimonial Ads
  • FTC Modifies Guidelines about Weight Loss Claims
  • Now eBooks are Being Copied/Pirated
  • The Case for Taxing Sugary Soda
  • Facebook Imposter Scam Spreads
  • Apple Sues Woolworth over Apple-Shaped W Logo
  • FBI Warns about 3 Terrorism-Related Scam Emails
  • Beware the High Price of Prepaid Debit Cards
  • Plug-in Toyota Prius to Arrive by 2012
  • Mandatory Arbitration for Consumers under Fire
  • Know the Loopholes in Credit Card Reward Programs
  • UA Unveils $249/yr Baggage Plan
  • 0% Balance Transfers May Go Way of Edsel
  • Next Meltdown: Reverse Mortgages
  • Griper and Gripe Site Win over Complained about Business
  • 5 Ways to Reduce Hard Drive Failures
  • How Banking Lobby Tries to Undermine Loan Reform
  • Asking the Wrong Question of Your Bank Could Cost You $$$
  • He Got a Better Deal Using Comcast's Web Chat
  • Top Questions Answered about Upgrading to Windows 7
  • New Smart Appliances Conserve on Electricity
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  • The Savings Behind Costco's Store Brand
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