The High Cost of Hidden Fees

<p class="MsoNormal">It seems there is always a ‘gotcha’ hidden fee whenever you purchase anything. From thinking you are getting a good deal to sticker shock, this has been a bane for consumers for years. A fee here, a fee there and you are in the poorhouse before you know it. How can companies get away with all of the hidden costs? Or is it the consumer’s responsibility to find out all of the costs before making their purchase? Finally, is it the government’s responsibility to get to the bottom of this?</p> <p class="MsoNormal">In this week’s Trading Perspectives, Sam, Courtney and John discuss hidden fees and how they have impacted their purchasing decisions in the past and how they will impact them in the future.</p>