The proposed legislation comes as council members still weigh the repeal of a cap on so-called "junk fees" for renters.

The halt of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's activities leaves CFPB rules targeting junk fees in a state of uncertainty.

Joe Biden’s CFPB passed rules limiting overdraft and credit card late fees. As the chair of the Senate committee that ...

A similar bill was approved by the House and Senate last year, but it did not make its way to the governor's desk. Things are ...

After the Senate spent a few marathon days on the passage of Democratic priority bills on firearms and union organizing last ...

As of Jan. 1, the Minnesota Legislature banned “junk fees” at restaurants. Good riddance. While the Twin Cities is home to an amazing restaurant scene, few things soured a great meal faster ...

We’ve all been there. You’ve found the perfect seats for a dream concert or saved up for that ideal vacation, only to arrive at checkout and see the price you expected to pay skyrocket.

“Junk fees” were a popular topic at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in 2024 – but now that the dust has settled (at least for now), let’s take a closer look at how the FTC is using its ...