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Junk fees Americans hate most

The Council of Economic Advisers estimates that certain types of junk fees cost U.S. households up to $90 billion per year.

A new report from USA Today Blueprint reveals the junk fees Americans encounter most frequently and how they’re pushing back against the practice.

Key findings:

93% of Americans have paid junk fees, and 91% believe they’re becoming increasingly common.
83% of consumers have abandoned a transaction due to junk fees.
59% of consumers report experiencing junk fees during online shopping orders — more than in any other situation.
Americans find junk fees associated with concert tickets, food delivery, and online orders the most frustrating.

Take a look at the full report and let me know if you can use any of this data for a story.

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