While other Washington cities have taken steps to limit excessive or unreasonable fees, Bellingham's is among the most ...

Former officials from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, or CFPB, are calling the watchdog's choice to let Navy ...

FTC rule boosts transparency in pricing to combat hidden fees, but consumers still face surprise charges. CR strategies to ...

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

The state’s new rule is about more than just housing; it dovetails with broader efforts to make life more affordable.

A new federal rule targets some of the worst offenders, but many hidden charges remain legal. Consumer Reports breaks down ...

Bellingham's city council adopted an ordinance banning excessive fees for renters. What can a tenant do if their landlord ...

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 ...

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 ...

The first ordinance prohibits landlords from charging tenants “unfair or excessive” fees in residential agreements and leases. The second ordinance prohibits landlords from doing the same in ...

Junk fees have become a costly part of everyday life, popping up on hotel bookings, food orders, payment apps and more. 5 On Your Side has ways to protect against them.