#hiddenfees — Public Fediverse posts
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Obsessing over past returns while ignoring expense ratios is a costly behavioral trap. Even a 1% fee can erase a third of your nest egg over decades. BrokerCue's guide pulls apart expense ratios so you see exactly what you pay. Don't let fund companies keep you in the dark. Read it on BrokerCue.
#investing #personalfinance #hiddenfees #behavioralfinance #expenseratios #moneymistakes
https://brokercue.com/blog/expense-ratios-explained-fund-fees-impact-returns/
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Soon, your ISP can pile on hidden fees and junk charges without disclosing them—and it’ll be totally legal. Your interwebz prices may go up soon… as if you needed more good news in this economic atmosphere. 😅
#FCC #Trump #politicsnews #ISP #Corruption #NetNeutrality
#ISPCensorship #HiddenFees #BidenEraOver #CorporateGreed
#PayMoreBrowseLess #FCCFail #YourBillJustWentUp
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Soon, your ISP can pile on hidden fees and junk charges without disclosing them—and it’ll be totally legal. Your interwebz prices may go up soon… as if you needed more good news in this economic atmosphere. 😅
#FCC #Trump #politicsnews #ISP #Corruption #NetNeutrality
#ISPCensorship #HiddenFees #BidenEraOver #CorporateGreed
#PayMoreBrowseLess #FCCFail #YourBillJustWentUp
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Value at Risk quantifies potential portfolio losses but misses the steady drain of inactivity fees. Long term buy and hold investors can see returns erode silently. BrokerCue's guide to what VaR does and misses shows why cost awareness is essential.
#investing #valueatrisk #hiddenfees #longterminvesting #riskmanagement #financialliteracy
https://brokercue.com/blog/value-at-risk-retail-investors-what-var-does-and-misses/
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FYI: Fullstory: 61% of travelers cite hidden fees as their top booking frustration: Fullstory survey finds 61% of U.S. travelers frustrated by hidden fees, 31% now book earlier to offset rising costs, and 15% use AI tools for trip planning. https://ppc.land/fullstory-61-of-travelers-cite-hidden-fees-as-their-top-booking-frustration/ #TravelFrustration #HiddenFees #TravelTips #BookingTravel #AITools
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ICYMI: Fullstory: 61% of travelers cite hidden fees as their top booking frustration: Fullstory survey finds 61% of U.S. travelers frustrated by hidden fees, 31% now book earlier to offset rising costs, and 15% use AI tools for trip planning. https://ppc.land/fullstory-61-of-travelers-cite-hidden-fees-as-their-top-booking-frustration/ #TravelFrustrations #HiddenFees #TravelPlanning #BookingTips #AITools
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Fullstory: 61% of travelers cite hidden fees as their top booking frustration: Fullstory survey finds 61% of U.S. travelers frustrated by hidden fees, 31% now book earlier to offset rising costs, and 15% use AI tools for trip planning. https://ppc.land/fullstory-61-of-travelers-cite-hidden-fees-as-their-top-booking-frustration/ #TravelFrustration #HiddenFees #TravelPlanning #BookingTips #TravelSurvey
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🤡 Ah, the thrilling 2026 saga of Cloudflare's pricing—because who doesn't love a good mystery wrapped in buzzwords and jargon? 🤔 Spoiler alert: it's like trying to solve a Rubik's cube with a blindfold—full of advanced concepts you definitely don't need and perfectly seasoned with hidden fees. 💸
https://blog.blazingcdn.com/en-us/what-is-the-price-per-gb-of-cloudflare-cdn #CloudflarePricing #MysteryBuzzwords #HiddenFees #TechJargon #2026Saga #HackerNews #ngated -
🤡 Ah, the thrilling 2026 saga of Cloudflare's pricing—because who doesn't love a good mystery wrapped in buzzwords and jargon? 🤔 Spoiler alert: it's like trying to solve a Rubik's cube with a blindfold—full of advanced concepts you definitely don't need and perfectly seasoned with hidden fees. 💸
https://blog.blazingcdn.com/en-us/what-is-the-price-per-gb-of-cloudflare-cdn #CloudflarePricing #MysteryBuzzwords #HiddenFees #TechJargon #2026Saga #HackerNews #ngated -
Cloudflare CDN Pricing 2026: Real Cost per GB, Hidden Fees and Best Alternatives
https://blog.blazingcdn.com/en-us/what-is-the-price-per-gb-of-cloudflare-cdn
#HackerNews #Cloudflare #CDN #Pricing #CDNAlternatives #WebHosting #CostAnalysis #HiddenFees
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Cloudflare CDN Pricing 2026: Real Cost per GB, Hidden Fees and Best Alternatives
https://blog.blazingcdn.com/en-us/what-is-the-price-per-gb-of-cloudflare-cdn
#HackerNews #Cloudflare #CDN #Pricing #CDNAlternatives #WebHosting #CostAnalysis #HiddenFees
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Avoid 7 Hotel Booking Mistakes vs Hidden Fees
Hidden fees can erase a third of your hotel budget—learn the 7 booking blunders that cause it and how to keep your savings intact. Click to protect your next trip.
https://accommodationsnow.site/avoid-7-hotel-booking-mistakes-hidden-fees/
#hiddenfees #pricetransparency #cheaphotelbooking #budgettraveltips #hotelbookingcomparison
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The Wall Street Journal Wonders Why There Are Suddenly So Many Sleazy Fees
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The Wall Street Journal Wonders Why There Are Suddenly So Many Sleazy Fees
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Uncover the truth behind bike transportation costs! Know what affects prices, common hidden fees, saving strategies & how to compare quotes. Get clear, actionable insights for stress-free bike moving.
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FTC: JustAnswer trapped consumers in hidden subscriptions that cost 26 times the advertised price: FTC lawsuit reveals question-and-answer service misled hundreds of thousands by advertising $1-5 access while immediately charging monthly fees up to $125 https://ppc.land/ftc-justanswer-trapped-consumers-in-hidden-subscriptions-that-cost-26-times-the-advertised-price/ #FTC #JustAnswer #ConsumerRights #HiddenFees #SubscriptionServices
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Instacart hit with $60 million fine for hidden fees and subscription traps: FTC settlement reveals Instacart concealed mandatory service fees, misled customers about refund policies, and charged memberships without proper consent from 2013-2019. https://ppc.land/instacart-hit-with-60-million-fine-for-hidden-fees-and-subscription-traps/ #Instacart #FTC #HiddenFees #ConsumerRights #SubscriptionTraps
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The FCC wants to make it *easier* for ISPs to hide fees, claiming itemized bills 'may confuse customers.' Because clearly, knowing what you're paying for is just too complex for our fragile minds. So much for transparency!
What's the most ridiculous hidden fee you've ever stumbled upon on your internet bill?
#TechNews #ISP #HiddenFees #ConsumerRights #TechPolicy
https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/the-fcc-is-trying-to-make-it-easier-for-internet-providers-to-charge-hidden-fees-155305720.html?src=rss -
✨ Behold, the latest buzzword salad: Chroma Cloud! A "serverless" search database that promises everything short of world peace, sprinkled with tech jargon to make Silicon Valley investors tingle. 🌩️ Start free, but good luck finding the "hidden" fees! 😂
https://trychroma.com/cloud #ChromaCloud #ServerlessDatabase #BuzzwordSalad #TechJargon #HiddenFees #HackerNews #ngated -
✨ Behold, the latest buzzword salad: Chroma Cloud! A "serverless" search database that promises everything short of world peace, sprinkled with tech jargon to make Silicon Valley investors tingle. 🌩️ Start free, but good luck finding the "hidden" fees! 😂
https://trychroma.com/cloud #ChromaCloud #ServerlessDatabase #BuzzwordSalad #TechJargon #HiddenFees #HackerNews #ngated -
🎉 Bravo, FTC! You've finally discovered that hidden fees are a thing! Who knew? 🤷♂️ Now we can enjoy live events without surprise charges—except for, you know, the ticket price, parking, concessions, and breathing fees. 🙄
https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/05/ftc-bans-hidden-fees-for-live-events-and-short-term-rentals-effective-may-12/ #FTC #HiddenFees #LiveEvents #SurpriseCharges #ConsumerRights #HackerNews #ngated -
🎉 Bravo, FTC! You've finally discovered that hidden fees are a thing! Who knew? 🤷♂️ Now we can enjoy live events without surprise charges—except for, you know, the ticket price, parking, concessions, and breathing fees. 🙄
https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/05/ftc-bans-hidden-fees-for-live-events-and-short-term-rentals-effective-may-12/ #FTC #HiddenFees #LiveEvents #SurpriseCharges #ConsumerRights #HackerNews #ngated -
The Guardian: UK bans £2.2bn ‘sneaky’ fees and fake reviews for online products. “Sneaky fees that are estimated to cost consumers £2.2bn a year are to be banned from today under new consumer protection laws. Businesses, including travel websites, ticket agencies and food delivery apps, will be required to include any mandatory fees in the headline price. Research has found these fees […]
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Texans Against Hidden Credit Card Fees is demanding Texas lawmakers require competition and transparency for the largest banks and credit card networks doing business in Texas.
#Business #News #Texas #CreditCardFees #HiddenFees #TexansAgainstHiddenCreditCardFees
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Texans Against Hidden Credit Card Fees is demanding Texas lawmakers require competition and transparency for the largest banks and credit card networks doing business in Texas.
#Business #News #Texas #CreditCardFees #HiddenFees #TexansAgainstHiddenCreditCardFees
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The FTC comes after neobank Dave for misleading marketing, hidden fees | TechCrunch
https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/06/the-ftc-comes-after-neobank-dave-for-misleading-marketing-hidden-fees/
#dave #davebank #hiddenfees #ftc #banking -
The FTC comes after neobank Dave for misleading marketing, hidden fees | TechCrunch
https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/06/the-ftc-comes-after-neobank-dave-for-misleading-marketing-hidden-fees/
#dave #davebank #hiddenfees #ftc #banking -
As of July 1, the Honest Pricing Law (SB 478) makes it illegal for most businesses to disguise the true price of their goods or services in hidden fees. Simply put: the price you see, is the price you pay.
#CaliforniaAG #ConsumerProtection #SB478
#Rob_bonta #hiddenFEES https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-consumers-summer-enjoy-california-%E2%80%94-without-hidden-fees?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
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As of July 1, the Honest Pricing Law (SB 478) makes it illegal for most businesses to disguise the true price of their goods or services in hidden fees. Simply put: the price you see, is the price you pay.
#CaliforniaAG #ConsumerProtection #SB478
#Rob_bonta #hiddenFEES https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-consumers-summer-enjoy-california-%E2%80%94-without-hidden-fees?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
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Companies could still charge you “service fees” under the new rules, but would have to include them in the actual price of what they were selling.
https://www.vice.com/en/article/n7eqpw/biden-administration-proposes-rules-against-universally-loathed-hidden-and-junk-fees?at_medium=Social%20media&at_campaign=Mastodon
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Companies could still charge you “service fees” under the new rules, but would have to include them in the actual price of what they were selling.
https://www.vice.com/en/article/n7eqpw/biden-administration-proposes-rules-against-universally-loathed-hidden-and-junk-fees?at_medium=Social%20media&at_campaign=Mastodon
#Junkfees #hiddenfees #joebiden -
The US Federal Trade Commission is proposing a new rule that it hopes will put an end to hidden junk fees that some businesses often add as a surprise when consumers are checking out.
#FTC lays out new rule that could end #hiddenfees
The agency is proposing a new rule that could require businesses, from hotels to ticket sellers, to provide clear disclosures on costs and whether they’re refundable. https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/11/23912563/ftc-proposal-junk-hidden-fees -
The US Federal Trade Commission is proposing a new rule that it hopes will put an end to hidden junk fees that some businesses often add as a surprise when consumers are checking out.
#FTC lays out new rule that could end #hiddenfees
The agency is proposing a new rule that could require businesses, from hotels to ticket sellers, to provide clear disclosures on costs and whether they’re refundable. https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/11/23912563/ftc-proposal-junk-hidden-fees -
#schadenfreude as instructors discover the devil's bargain adopting a course textbook requiring students to have access codes to complete required activities/assessments .. #hiddenfees #oer
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#schadenfreude as instructors discover the devil's bargain adopting a course textbook requiring students to have access codes to complete required activities/assessments .. #hiddenfees #oer
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AirBnb is now showing me the “full price” for listings including hidden fees.
Maybe they lost a lawsuit but this is a good thing. #hiddenfees
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Connecticut AG Sues Cable Giant Altice For Selling Broadband Speeds It Can’t Deliver
https://www.techdirt.com/2022/12/12/ct-ag-sues-cable-giant-altice-for-selling-broadband-speeds-it-cant-deliver/
#consumerprotection #truthinadvertising #highspeedinternet #attorneygeneral #connecticut #hiddenfees #broadband #optimum #telecom #altice #cable #1 -
Comcast’s Bullshit ‘Broadcast TV Fee’ Surges To $27 A Month
https://www.techdirt.com/2022/12/01/comcasts-bullshit-broadcast-tv-fee-surges-to-27-a-month/
#consumerprotection #highspeedinternet #regionalsportsfee #broadcasttvfee #hiddenfees #broadband #comcast #cable #fcc #ftc #tv #1 -
US finally prohibits ISPs from charging for routers they don’t provide - Enlarge / A Wi-Fi router. (credit: Getty Images | deepblue4you)
A new US law prohibits broadband ... more: https://arstechnica.com/?p=1640125 #hiddenfees #broadband #frontier #telecom #policy #router
