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

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

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.

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

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

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 ...

"No!" That was Byers' emphatic response when KTNV Las Vegas reporter Darcy Spears asked Byers if she needed or wanted the new ...

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 ...

Hidden fees are costing Americans thousands each year without them realizing it. According to Consumer Reports, the average American loses about $3,200 annually to hidden charges tucked inside ...