Merchant surcharges are proving problematic for card-accepting merchants, as nearly one-third of small businesses say customers walk away from a potential transaction when faced with the extra charge, ...

Credit card surcharges, or extra fees that sellers can add to a consumer’s bill to cover processing costs, are fairly common across the country. Getty Images If you’ve used a credit card while in a ...

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Starting next week, people convicted of traffic violations in Colorado Springs Municipal Court will face a new fee to help fund police technology. The city council ...

Long Island commuters are crying foul over new LIRR fare policies they say force them to wait until the last minute to buy their tickets, but then hit them with an $8 penalty if they get them on the ...

Fee on toll-management companies, which starts Jan. 15, will raise costs for small trucking fleets, making it even harder to do business in New York. Northbound trucks travel on the state Thruway in ...

Credit card surcharges are fees businesses add to cover the cost of accepting credit card payments, typically capped at 4%. The presence of surcharges is skyrocketing, with 34% of merchants adding ...

A USA TODAY/Peacock survey reveals that women disproportionately carry the "mental load" of parenting. The survey found 43% of women report feeling burned out or emotionally exhausted from these ...

Costs continue to rise everywhere, and restaurants are no exception. What could be adding to higher prices are additional charges just for paying with your credit card. Accepting credit cards as a ...

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Starting next year, anyone found guilty in municipal court who receives a traffic violation in Colorado Springs will be given an additional $20 surcharge on their bill ...

Climate Lab is a Seattle Times initiative that explores the effects of climate change in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. The project is funded in part by The Bullitt Foundation, CO2 Foundation, Jim ...

Some South Carolina diners may be alarmed when they receive their restaurant bill, only to see they’ve been charged extra for paying with a credit card. While some states have outright bans on credit ...

This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing region. From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to ...