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JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) launched its online investing platform, You Invest Trade, which allows commission-free trading of stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and options, in 2018. When yet another brokerage launched a service that offered free trading, the buzz about the race to zero got louder. This is great news for individual […]
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Avoid fees on your stimulus payment debit card
(CNN) — A second round of stimulus payments are going out now, and most people are receiving their money either via check or direct deposit. But the Treasury Department has announced that, as was the case the first time around, some Americans will receive their payment in the form […]
Retailers have a message for shoppers: buy now or pay higher shipping fees if you want your presents delivered for the holidays
NEW YORK (AP) — A number of retailers, including J.C. Penney JCPNQ, -7.93%, Lowe’s LOW, +1.82% and Kohl’s KSS, +3.74%, are telling shoppers they need to place their online orders soon or else pay expedited shipping fees if they want to get their packages delivered in time for the holidays. […]
Uber Imposes New Fees in California to Pay for Added Driver Benefits
Text size Denis Charlet/AFP via Getty Images Uber Technologies is imposing new fees on rides and deliveries in California to help pay for new benefits for gig drivers in the state. The new benefits stem from the November approval of Proposition 22, a ballot measure that exempted companies like Uber, […]
Santa Clara County could cap commissions, fees food delivery apps charge restaurants
SAN JOSE — As struggling restaurants once again face a slowdown of business amid strict stay-at-home orders, Santa Clara County supervisors could put a temporary cap as soon as next week on fees and commissions that companies like DoorDash and GrubHub charge. And the county’s largest city, San Jose, is […]
2 Fees To Avoid When Opening Bank Account
Shopping around for a new checking or savings account can be a daunting task with both brick-and-mortar and online banks advertising seemingly endless options to consumers. Luckily, there’s one method that can help narrow your search — and save you money. Avoid bank accounts that tack on these two costs: […]
Buffalo-based online food service company hopes to lift local restaurants, not bog them down with fees
“appétit” was launched in Western New York two weeks ago by two Buffalo natives who say their approach to service is different than the national chains. BUFFALO, N.Y. — Online food ordering has seen a huge increase during the COVID-19 pandemic and has appeared to be a lifeline for local […]
Visa Stalls Plans to Raise Fees for Some In-Store Retailers
Bloomberg China to Take Oil-Refining Crown Held by U.S. Since 19th Century (Bloomberg) — Earlier this month, Royal Dutch Shell Plc pulled the plug on its Convent refinery in Louisiana. Unlike many oil refineries shut in recent years, Convent was far from obsolete: it’s fairly big by U.S. standards and […]
Apple Slashes Small-Business App Store Fees in ‘Genius PR Move’
Text size The Apple logo Lauren DeCicca/Getty Images Apple plans to launch a program that will cut the App Store commission in half for software developers that make up to $1 million from their apps on the platform. The company said Wednesday that starting in 2021, developers using the App […]
Apple will cut App Store fees by half to 15% for small developers
Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks at Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) at the San Jose Convention Center in San Jose, California on Monday, June 4, 2018. Josh Edelson | AFP | Getty Images Apple will cut its App Store commission rate to 15% for for software developers with less than […]
Banks likely to play follow the leader on account fees
Britain’s biggest banks are likely to move in lockstep if they decide to introduce paid-for current accounts, experts have warned – quickly leaving customers with little option but to swallow fees. HSBC said this week that it could charge for basic banking services in some markets after losing money on a “large number” of customers due to […]
Can I get a refund on my university fees because of Covid-19 disruptions?
Thousands of students are demanding refunds of tuition fees, fearing coronavirus will ruin their university experiences. Many are disappointed by the online-only teaching on offer, arguing they are getting bad value for money, while more than 3,000 are currently trapped in their halls under lockdowns. Almost 200,000 people have signed an online petition […]
What can you do about onerous travel fees? ‘Consumers are at a disadvantage’
John Frigo thought he’d found the ideal vacation rental in Tampa, Florida. Instead, he faced a collection of travel fees. For just $350, he thought he could enjoy three nights in a spacious condo with stunning views of the bay. But when Frigo tried to book the rental, the price […]
For online grocery delivery, add fees to the list
I haven’t set foot in a grocery store in nearly four months. With a 10-month-old baby to think about, my husband and I have kept trips to the store to a minimum out of an abundance of caution during the pandemic. We’re fortunate to have just about every grocery delivery […]
For grocery delivery, add fees to the list
I haven’t set foot in a grocery store in nearly four months. With a 10-month-old baby to think about, my husband and I have kept trips to the store to a minimum out of an abundance of caution during the pandemic. We’re fortunate to have just about every grocery delivery […]
Facebook Debuts Paid Online Events, Swipes at Apple for Fees
Facebook will now let individuals, businesses and other organizations make money from events held on the platform, the company announced Friday. True to its name, Paid Online Events allows accountholders to charge for event tickets or registrations for online events held on Facebook. According to vice president Fidji Simo, head […]
Coinsquare Conclusion, Ethereum Fees and a GPT-3 Poet
Australian blockchain startups are taking tech giants to court for banning crypto advertisements during the ICO boom, Coinsquare executives have settled over accusations of wash trading and South Korea is mulling increased taxes on crypto profits. You’re reading Blockchain Bites, the daily roundup of the most pivotal stories in blockchain and […]
15 Hidden Fees To Watch Out For in Retirement
If you want to guarantee a happy, stable retirement, it’s important to start saving — and investing — now. Unfortunately, hidden fees can wreak havoc on even the smartest investment strategies. Along with consulting fees, you might find yourself dealing with fees to trade, fees to advise and even high […]
Restaurants face high fees from delivery apps. Uber buying Postmates will make it worse.
Restaurants face high fees from delivery apps. Uber buying Postmates will make it worse. Nobu Shiozawa is determined to get customers his restaurant’s homemade tofu and sushi without using delivery apps such as Uber Eats, Grubhub, DoorDash, and Postmates. That’s not easy these days. Thanks to COVID-19, New York City […]
Low Fees and High APYs From This Online Bank
When it comes to banking, most of us are just looking for something convenient and free… but it’s that much better when your checking account can actually help you earn money, too. If you’re willing to move to a digital-first banking system — that is, one where your account is […]