Are Hidden Fees Draining Your Wallet?

How to spot and dispute unclear credit card charges

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Watch out for vague fee descriptions like "service charge" or "miscellaneous fee". Ask for details.

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Keep all receipts and compare to your statement each month to catch improper charges.

Some subscriptions bury pre-checked extras that hike up your bill. Uncheck them.

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If you're charged monthly for something meant to be one-time, call the company to cancel.

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Online, retailers can add fees during checkout you won't see upfront. Shop carefully.

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Check your statement for mystery interest rate hikes or new account fees if you didn't agree.

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If you find an unfair charge, call the company first to dispute. If no resolution, file a claim.

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Keep records like call logs and emails when you dispute fees in case you must do a chargeback.

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Carefully scrutinizing statements and speaking up about questionable fees will protect your money.

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