A new California law prohibits state-chartered banks from charging fees for withdrawals that are instantaneously declined.

Several Washington cities implemented policies that extend notice periods for rent increases, impose limits on "junk fees" ...

Minnesota's new Deceptive Trade Practices Act took effect January 1 with the goal of protecting consumers from so-called ...

As the rest of the world rang in the new year, Minnesota ushered in several new laws into state statutes on January 1st, 2025. Many of those laws were passed in the most recent legislative biennium, ...

The topic of “junk fees” has been in the headlines, spurred by legislative action across various sectors. From regulations on credit card late fees to the Federal TICKET Act targeting concert event ...

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has taken legal action against Walmart and financial partner Branch Messenger ...

Earlier this month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a final rule—dubbed the Junk Fees Rule—to address what it views as deceptive ...

A lawsuit by the CFPB claims that the retailer and Branch Messenger illegally opened accounts for Spark drivers and then ...

Minnesota businesses are preparing for the Price Transparency Law, which requires all fees & surcharges to be shown in the ...

Starting on January 1, 2025, those so-called hidden fees or junk fees on restaurant checks in Minnesota will be a thing of ...

Experts say January can be a good time to reflect on self-improvement, but acknowledge it takes work to make resolutions ...