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Hidden fees, customer service snafus and other financial hassles cost Americans an estimated $165 billion a year.

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Hidden fees, customer service snafus and other financial hassles cost Americans an estimated $165 billion a year.
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Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:05:00 GMT · 2h 4m ago
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Financial costs associated with hidden fees and customer service issues amount to an estimated $165 billion annually in the United States.

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