All Posts Tagged With: "fees"
Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) to try new pricing structure to offset lost revenue
One of Bank of America’s biggest problems right now is that they are left trying to figure out how to offset the $4.3 billion of revenue that they expect to lose from the new credit and debit card reform. Bank of America is the largest retail bank in the United States. It is feeling more [...]
NYTimes.com to Charge Loyal Readers in 2011
The New York Times website will take a large leap of faith beginning in January 2011. The newspaper will begin to charge frequent visitors a flat-rate fee for unlimited access to the site’s content. A few initial articles will be free but after that, it’s a game of pay to play unless you already subscribe [...]
Consumer Debit Card Use Getting Expensive
If you have had a debit card for any length of time, you know the benefit and ease of use that they offer. They are just like writing a check, but without the check. And, they are processed as either a debit transaction with your PIN or as a credit card. In short, they seem [...]
No Free in Flying
The airlines are not showing any signs of slowdown with continuing to hit travelers with additional fees for items that were once free. Even for those frequent fliers who have earned miles and the benefits of free tickets, this advantage is becoming no more. This week alone, JetBlue announced with much criticism its new charge [...]
Rising Baggage Fees, Consider Shipping Ahead
Airlines are continuing to nickel and dime passengers by imposing extra fees from checked baggage to prime seat locations. Starting yesterday, consumers purchasing a domestic Delta airline ticket for travel starting August 4th, 2008 will face a hefty 100% increased fee of $50 for a second checked bag and a $125 fee for a third [...]
To Fight or Not to Fight: The Ridiculous Fee
Companies and industries across the board have had to become more and more creative to stay competitive and still offer the lower price. The lowest price tag usually wins so the companies need to find inventive ways to make a profit. This innovative method that is now employed by many places is known as “the [...]
I agree. If a local business is the one offering the sale price I will buy it from them. ...
We are retired and live on a grocery budget of $200 a month for 2 people in the Midwest. That ...