fees

Aug 17, 2020
Upcoming fee has some homeowners rethinking refinancing
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The Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac-backed “adverse market fee” drops on Sept. 1.
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Oct 11, 2018
The low-fee wars have no end in sight
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Management fees race to the bottom as investors embrace passive index funds.
Jan 20, 2018
What’s the strategy behind Amazon’s decision to hike monthly Prime membership rates?
Amazon is raising its monthly Prime membership rate, from $10.99 to $12.99. But the annual membership cost is staying the same, at $99. So what’s the logic here? Is Amazon trying to push more people into becoming annual members? Might the price hike prompt some people to drop the service altogether? What are the pros […]
Nov 15, 2016
California counties stop charging fees for juvenile incarceration
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One survey found that young people who had fees imposed and fines imposed — especially large ones — were more likely to offend again.
May 15, 2015
Your Wallet: Crazy transaction fees
We dug into your hidden fees with consumer columnist David Lazarus.
Oct 16, 2014
In dry California, using price to police water use
California cities don't like the word "rationing," but "pricing" can serve the same purpose.
Sep 4, 2014
Hotels jack up fees… and consumers continue to pay
As long as we keep coming back for the cheap rooms, fees won’t be going anywhere.
Jun 30, 2014
Your Wallet: Reading the fine print
We're looking for stories when the fine print tripped you up.
Feb 21, 2014
Affording the friendly skies: Avoiding airline fees
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Booking your next vacation means dealing with airlines … and their fees. After you spend a pretty penny on the ticket, there are all sorts of charges for extra comforts like an in-flight snack, a few extra inches of legroom … you name it!
Dec 5, 2013
A tax by any other name? A fee
A deal to avoid another government shutdown seems to be coalescing around increasing revenues — but not taxes.