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US news
fromFortune
1 week 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
1 month 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.
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fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
New York Islanders

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

fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
New York Islanders

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

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fromBoston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
6 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
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
9 months ago

Camping at a state park can require a tough reservation and extra fees. Are they legal?

California's state park reservation system faces allegations of illegal junk fees during the booking process.
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Marketing tech
fromNew York Post
9 months ago

Ticketmaster says it will display fees more clearly as Biden-era 'junk fee' rule takes effect

Biden administration's ban on junk fees leads Ticketmaster to reveal full ticket prices upfront.
Marketing tech
fromBusiness Insider
9 months ago

Taylor Swift fans rejoice: Ticketmaster is now telling you your spot in line

Ticketmaster is implementing changes to comply with new rules, ensuring greater transparency in ticket pricing and wait times.
Marketing tech
fromwww.bostonherald.com
9 months ago

As Biden-era junk fee' rule takes effect, Ticketmaster says it will display fees more clearly

Ticketmaster is implementing full-price disclosures for tickets to comply with new federal regulations against hidden fees.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
9 months ago

Greystar hit with second lawsuit over alleged 'junk fees'

According to the complaint, these so-called junk fees regularly total more than $500 per tenant annually.
LA real estate
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NYC real estate
fromEntrepreneur
10 months ago

Airbnb to Show Full Pricing With Cleaning, Added Fees | Entrepreneur

Airbnb now displays total prices including fees upfront, enhancing transparency before the FTC's junk fees ruling takes effect.
NYC real estate
fromEntrepreneur
10 months ago

Airbnb to Show Full Pricing With Cleaning, Added Fees | Entrepreneur

Airbnb now displays total prices including fees upfront, enhancing transparency before the FTC's junk fees ruling takes effect.
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