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

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Hidden fees are costing Americans thousands each year without them realizing it. According to Consumer Reports, the average ...

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

Junk fees have become a costly part of everyday life, popping up on hotel bookings, food orders, payment apps and more.

Junk removal services in Snohomish are getting an upgrade with a community-focused approach from Johnson’s Junk Removal. The ...

That’s because the FTC rule only addresses a small piece of a much bigger problem. Hidden fees are still everywhere. Consumer ...

They aim to increase transparency in the cost of rent and also eliminate barriers that make it hard to access housing.