No one likes being slapped with a traffic ticket, but drivers in one U.S. state are seeing particularly expensive ones thanks ...

New York City will require hotels to disclose all fees upfront starting in 2026, banning hidden resort and destination fees ...

Hotel resort fees that are hidden and unexpected credit card holds are being banned in New York City, Mayor Zohran ...

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Reader Question “Kim, I just looked at my phone bill, and it’s $40 more than what I signed up for. I haven’t changed anything ...

The New York City government on Wednesday banned hotels from across the city and the country from charging hidden junk fees. These fees are often disguised as “destination fees,” “resort fees,” or ...

Mayor Mamdani's administration bans deceptive hotel pricing in NYC to promote transparency and save consumers money.

From retail to dining to dollars, there's a gift card for everything. For the most part, closed gift cards for specific retailers are straight forward. You know what you're getting. But for open gift ...

A home is the most expensive purchase many people ever make. Buyers understand that certain costs come with home ownership. However, some of the costs associated with home ownership can catch even the ...

Affording a home is one thing. Affording to keep it running is another. The average homeowner spends $21,084 per year on non-mortgage expenses, including insurance, property taxes, and other costs, ...

The rule requires hotels operating in, or marketing to, New York City to show the full price upfront, including mandatory ...