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NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Stony Brook dad sues Hofstra over junk ticket fees for surprise $2.08 at checkout

A Long Island father is suing Hofstra University for allegedly violating New York's 2022 Ticketing Law by concealing junk fees until checkout, including undisclosed processing and per-ticket surcharges on basketball game tickets.
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fromMoneywise
2 months ago
US politics

Families are losing $1,230/year to 'junk fees' - enough for 1 month of groceries in NYC. How to keep more of your money

fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago
New York Islanders

MAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor signs executive orders targeting junk fees and subscription traps amNewYork

fromMoneywise
2 months ago
US politics

Families are losing $1,230/year to 'junk fees' - enough for 1 month of groceries in NYC. How to keep more of your money

fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago
New York Islanders

MAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor signs executive orders targeting junk fees and subscription traps amNewYork

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US news
fromFortune
3 months ago

The "annoyance economy" is costing Americans $165 billion annually as hard-to-cancel subscription services boost company revenue by 200% | Fortune

Americans lose $165 billion annually to junk fees, lengthy customer-service waits, and healthcare hassles as companies extract revenue by making consumer interactions harder.
New York City
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Zohran Mamdani is trying to solve one big consumer problem in New York

New York City's mayor signed executive orders banning hidden junk fees and subscription traps and will form a citywide task force to enforce compliance.
fromBoston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
9 months ago

New Laws For Landlords And Junk Fees Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

The change requires landlords to clearly disclose the total price of a product prior to collecting personal information from potential tenants. Additionally, landlords must state the nature, purpose and total cost of a transaction upfront and explain whether charges are optional or waivable. The new regulations also dictate specifics about cost disclosures, including size and location of written disclosures and volume, speed and cadence of audible disclosures.
Real estate
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