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Finance Friday | Adding the costs of everyday convenience purchases

The article from WESH discusses the increasing costs associated with everyday convenience purchases, highlighting how fees and surcharges are becoming more common and burdensome for consumers. It points out that these additional costs, such as convenience fees for online transactions, service fees for food delivery, and surcharges for using credit cards, are often unavoidable and can significantly inflate the total amount spent. The article also notes that while these fees are justified by businesses as necessary to cover operational costs, they disproportionately affect lower-income individuals who rely on these services. Experts suggest that consumers should be more aware of these fees and consider alternatives like cash payments or picking up items in-store to mitigate the impact of these rising costs.

Read the Full WESH Article at:
[ https://www.wesh.com/article/adding-costs-everyday-convenience-purchases/64653674 ]