Consumer Protection
The FTC's Click-to-Cancel Rule Is Dead. Your State's Isn't
A federal court vacated the FTC's click-to-cancel rule in 2025. Since then, Connecticut, New York City and half a dozen other states have passed their own versions.
Drip Pricing Is Now Illegal — But Only in Two Industries
The FTC banned hidden fees on tickets and hotels last year. Everywhere else, from restaurants to airlines, the same trick is still perfectly legal.
The FTC Rule That's Supposed to Kill Surprise Ticket Fees
A federal rule now bans hiding mandatory fees until checkout for tickets and hotels. Here's what's covered, what's exempt, and how to tell it's working.
Are Restaurant Credit Card Surcharges Legal? It Depends on the State
A record 34% of merchants now surcharge credit card transactions, but the legal limit changes wildly by state — banned outright in three, capped in a dozen others.
Why Airlines Sell More Tickets Than They Have Seats
An empty seat is revenue an airline can never get back once the door closes, which is why carriers deliberately sell a few more tickets than they have seats.