Well, here we are, folks. It's time for the frustrating-fee finals. The summation of our surcharge smackdown.
Following up on a story in the July issue of MONEY about 15 irritating fees — and how to avoid them — the More Money blog has asked readers to pick what they think are the most frustrating surcharges out of all the fees levied by banks, airlines and other companies that people do MORE
A Money Editor - Jun 25, 2010 12:42 PM ET
Hate getting nickel-and-dimed by fees? You've come to the right place.
Following up on a story in the July issue of MONEY about 15 irritating fees — and how to avoid them — the More Money blog has embarked on a quest to find the most frustrating surcharge out of all the fees levied by banks, airlines and other companies you do business with. Last week, visitors to the blog voted MORE
A Money Editor - Jun 24, 2010 8:00 AM ET
When it comes to getting nickel-and-dimed, there are minor irritations and there are major league champions. Welcome to the big leagues.
Following up on a story in the July issue of MONEY about 15 irritating fees — and how to avoid them — we here at the More Money blog have embarked on a quest to find the most frustrating fee out of all the fees charged by banks, airlines or MORE
A Money Editor - Jun 23, 2010 9:25 AM ET
What's the most irritating fee charged by banks, airlines or other businesses? The time is winding down for letting us know.
Following up on our story about 15 irritating fees — and how to avoid them — MONEY is on its way to crowning the biggest loser: The Most-Hated Fee of All. This week, we've been asking you to narrow down the field of 15 outrageous fees by picking your least-favorite MORE
A Money Editor - Jun 17, 2010 11:22 AM ET
Sick of getting nickel-and-dimed? Sure you are. In preparation for a story about 15 irritating fees — and how to avoid them — MONEY asked readers for the most frustrating fees they've been charged by banks, airlines and other businesses. We received 2,000 responses.
Now we're in the process of crowning the biggest loser: The Most-Hated Fee of All. This week, we're asking you to narrow down the field of 15 MORE
A Money Editor - Jun 15, 2010 1:11 PM ET
When it comes to getting nickel-and-dimed, there's plenty of competition. In preparation for a story about 15 irritating fees — and how to avoid them — MONEY asked readers for the most frustrating fees they've been charged by banks, airlines and other businesses. We received 2,000 responses.
Now we're in the process of crowning the biggest loser: The Most-Hated Fee of All. This week, we're asking you to narrow down the MORE
A Money Editor - Jun 14, 2010 10:46 AM ET
When it comes to getting nickel-and-dimed, there's plenty of competition. In preparation for a story about 15 irritating fees — and how to avoid them — MONEY asked readers for the most frustrating fees they've been charged by banks, airlines and other merchants. We received 2,000 responses.
Now, in order to channel our readers' righteous indignation, we'd like to crown the biggest loser: The Most-Hated Fee of All. Over the next MORE
A Money Editor - Jun 11, 2010 9:12 AM ET
Financial reform news from around the Web:
The 1,300-page financial reform bill before Congress contains plenty of controversial provisions. Here's a rundown of five issues that promise heated debate between lawmakers and lobbyists. [Mother Jones]
An anonymous veteran banker opens up about what he sees as a faulty financial system and the necessity of breaking up banks that are Too Big To Fail. He also discusses the need for whistleblower protection. [The MORE
Beth Braverman - Apr 16, 2010 5:04 PM ET
Personal finance from around the web:
Tax day is fast approaching, and if you haven't filed yet, it's probably making you grumble. The Washington Post debunks five myths about your taxes. [The Washington Post] And would you tattle on someone you know is cheating on his taxes? The IRS hopes you will. If you have specific and credible evidence, you could score a payout. [WalletPop] Maybe a dye job should be part of MORE Ismat Sarah Mangla - Apr 8, 2010 1:47 PM ET
Personal Finance from around the web:
Workers in financial services don't appear to be suffering as much people employed in other businesses. Average weekly salaries for bankers and the like have spiked in recent months, leaving the rest of us behind. [EconomPic]
Steve Jobs's introduction of the iPad can teach us a lot about the danger of getting tricked by the manufacturer's suggested retail price. [MintLife]
Thinking about visiting a coin-counting machine to MORE
Ana Patricia Ferrey - Apr 6, 2010 1:31 PM ET
Personal finance from around the web:
The 401(k) match is making a comeback, a new survey by Fidelity reports. Forty-four percent of employers who slashed or eliminated matches during the recession now say they've restored them or will do so in the next 12 months. [BusinessWire] April is Financial Literacy Month, and the Move Your Money campaign wants you to remember the virtues of community banks and credit unions. [Move Your Money] Wall MORE Ismat Sarah Mangla - Apr 1, 2010 1:40 PM ET
Personal finance from around the Web:
Do you find yourself telling the kids to be careful who they hang out with? Turns out the same advice goes for you, online. Creditors are turning to your social networks to help determine whether or not you will make a good customer. [PC World]
The ever-capricious housing market defied economists predictions of a 1.9% increase in new-home sales for February, instead dipping 2.2 percent. [The MORE
Lauren Kelleher - Mar 24, 2010 1:50 PM ET
Personal finance from around the Web:
You're sick of reading about healthcare reform, of course. But now that it's passed, check this list of ten immediate benefits for you and your family. [Crooks and Liars]
Forget about getting an early look at those Wall Street analysts' reports: A US District Judge ruled Thursday in favor of complaints brought by several financial services firms against Theflyonthewall.com for publishing their investment recommendations before the MORE
Lauren Kelleher - Mar 22, 2010 9:07 AM ET
Personal finance from around the Web:
Hospitals and health insurers battle it out over reimbursement rates. Health insurers are threatening to drop hospitals from their networks if hospitals don't lower their demands for large rate increases. [The Wall Street Journal]
Members of the American Bankers Association join the legions of lobbyists on Capitol Hill hoping to influence new financial regulations. Bankers are against the creation of a consumer financial protection regulator and MORE
Beth Braverman - Mar 19, 2010 11:12 AM ET
Personal finance from around the Web:
In the wake of the credit card law passed last May, understanding all the new regulations that apply to consumers has gotten confusing. A consumer-law professor tries to untangle the legal mumbo jumbo, offering advice in parts one and two. [Bucks]
Beer Market: Even St. Patrick's Day won't do much to boost lagging brew sales. Turns out Americans are more likely to celebrate the USA MORE
Lauren Kelleher - Mar 17, 2010 2:09 PM ET
