More travelers risk booking hotel rooms on sites that tack on steep fees
Justin Perry was planning a one-night stay in London for early February and booked a room on what he thought was his chosen hotel’s website. It was only after getting…
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Consumers are tired of price increases. Big brands are paying attention.
Until recently, Brooke Benson considered herself a Panera Bread loyalist. For the past 12 years, the 40-year-old Orlando, Florida, resident said she’d make three to four trips there every week…
Stanley tumbler ‘quenchers’ maker is being sued over lead claims
The parent company of viral sensation Stanley tumbler quenchers is being sued over claims that it deceived customers over the presence of lead in the products. The suit, filed earlier…
The IRS will pursue business private jet usage in a new round of audits on high-wealth taxpayers
First, there were trackers on Taylor Swift and other celebrities’ private jet usage. Now, there will be more scrutiny on executives’ personal use of business aircraft who write it off as a…
Chase customers sue over fees for depositing checks that bounce
JPMorgan Chase was sued by customers who accused the largest U.S. bank of having unfairly charged fees when they deposited checks that, through no fault of their own, bounced. In a…
More than 15 million Toshiba laptop adapters recalled due to fire hazards
The firm formerly known as Toshiba is recalling 15.5 million AC laptop adapters due to the potential for burn and fire risks. The firm, now called Dynabook, said it had…
Capital One-Discover merger could put a bigger squeeze on credit card users, experts warn
Capital One’s $35.3 billion deal to buy Discover is a long way from being completed. But consumer advocates and some lawmakers are already raising questions about how the proposed merger…
American Airlines raises bag fee by $10 for luggage checked at the airport
If you’re checking a bag for an American Airlines flight, expect to pay more. The carrier has announced it is raising its checked bag fee by $10, from $30 to…
Capital One to acquire Discover Financial Services in $35.3 billion all-stock deal
Capital One Financial is set to acquire Discover Financial Services in a $35.3 billion all-stock deal. Under the agreement, Discover shareholders would receive 1.0192 Capital One shares for each Discover share or about a…
Dow tumbles 500 points, posts worst day since March 2023 after hot inflation report
Stocks dropped on Tuesday after hotter-than-expected inflation data for January spiked Treasury yields and raised doubts that the Federal Reserve would be able to cut rates several times this year,…