Consumer Protection
Ticketmaster shifts fees after crackdown on hidden charges
Internal documents show higher per-ticket service fees across dozens of venues
Money
Cash, credit or in-between, you need currency of some kind to make things happen.
Consumer Protection
Scam of the Month: 'Instant debt relief' offers target stressed borrowers
Scammers are exploiting rising delinquencies with promises to erase debt—fast
Money
Do stores in your city accept cash? Don't be too sure
There's no federal law that says businesses have to take cash ... and many don't
Money
Childcare costs in the U.S. are wildly uneven, driving political gridlock as demand grows
Families in high-cost areas are feeling the pinch as childcare expenses eat up a bigger portion of their family budgets
Money
It's becoming a little easier for California consumers to cash in gift card balances
In most other states, you're on your one - billions of dollars stranded each year
Money
The $1,000 Promise: Can Trump’s retirement plan really pay for itself?
RAND studies the plan and finds crucial assumptions about human behavior
Consumer Protection
One Main Financial sued, accused of predatory loan practices by state attorneys general
Junk fees, add-on products drive up the cost of already expensive loans, the suit says
Money
Affordability meets debt: Americans are using credit cards to pay for everyday life
Americans relying more on credit cards while interest rates and delinquencies climb
Money
Credit report errors rise as federal watchdog pulls back
Oversight of the credit reporting industry has fallen off drastically under Trump
Money
New York City Tightens the Screws on Debt Collectors With Sweeping ‘SHIELD’ Rule
It's part of NYC's effort to make the city more affordable for residents
Money
Low-paid workers at top U.S. firms rely on public assistance to meet basic needs, report finds
Walmart, Starbucks, Lowe's, Home Depot, Amazon salaries don't meet basic needs, study shows
Money
Trump touts retirement plan for low-income workers
The obvious weakness is that most low-income workers don't make enough money to contribute to a savings plaln