Fees

Industries

US Airlines Pull in Billions a Year in ‘Junk Fees’, Senate Report Says

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Tuesday’s Senate report is a sort of parting shot to the airline industry from the outgoing Biden Administration.

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Banking

Regulators Point the Finger at Banks for Overdraft Fees, Fintech Records

Two US financial regulators told banks Tuesday to step up protections for consumers: for overdraft fees and tracking fintechs.

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Advisor Upside

Morningstar CEO: ‘The Wolf’ Is Coming For AUM Fees

Stocks generated a healthy 12% annualized return over the past decade, but AUM fees may come into question in a downturn.

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Markets

Coffee and Chocolate Are the Reigning Commodity Kings

The tight supply of both beans meant trading prices were extremely volatile, and the result was that cocoa almost tripled in price last year.

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Alternatives

Collectibles are Fun but Risky Investments

A portfolio doesn’t have to be just stocks and bonds. You can add something a little more fun, say your favorite vintage baseball cards.

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Artificial Intelligence

Biden Administration Eyes Data Center Regulations

Which way Trump will lean on the issue is difficult to say, though tech companies have worked hard to curry the incoming president’s favor.

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