9 Sneaky Fees and How to Avoid Them
By Staff
published
By Susannah Snider
March 2011
Corporate America has learned that one of the easiest ways to boost profits is to nickel and dime its customers with pesky fees. But if you know they’re coming, you can usually avoid them. Click to the right to see some of our top picks for sneaky fees.
Topics
Car Dealer Charges
How to avoid these fees:
Checking Fees on "Free" Accounts
How to avoid these fees:
Pay to Pay
How to avoid these fees:
Using Plastic to Pay Taxes
How to avoid these fees:
Speaking With an Operator
How to avoid these fees:
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