Shoppers hit by hidden fees

Hidden fees and insurance costs may explain why Americans feel the economy is worse than data suggests

This article explores the disconnect between improving economic indicators (rising real incomes for middle and lower earners) and persistent

Travel App Hopper to Pay $35 Million to Settle FTC Allegations It Charged Fees Without Consent and Deceived Users About Fees and Benefits of Some Products

The Brussels Times

Understanding Dark Patterns: How Online Platforms Trick Consumers

The article discusses 'dark patterns,' deceptive tactics used by websites and apps to manipulate users into spending more money or sharing u

Rising credit card processing fees cost merchants $198 billion annually, driving up prices for cash-paying shoppers

Credit card processing fees paid by merchants have surged 70% since 2019 to $198 billion in 2025, driven by increased consumer spending, dec

Rising credit card swipe fees cost merchants $198 billion annually, driving up prices for cash-paying shoppers

Credit card processing fees paid by merchants have surged 70% since 2019 to $198 billion in 2025, driven by increased consumer spending, dec