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White House Declares War on Junk Fees, Surcharges

September 27, 2022
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White House Declares War on Junk Fees, Surcharges

September 27, 2022
As a way to tackle inflation and give households financial breathing room, the President Joe Biden administration is taking action against junk fees — hidden cancellation charges and convenience fees added to some goods and services. “[U]necessary hidden fees, known in the parlance as ‘junk fees,’ are hitting families at a time when they can’t […]