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SYSK Choice: Why Hidden Fees are “Gotcha” Capitalism & The Origins of Slang

Something You Should Know

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Gotcha Capitalism: How Hidden Fees Rip You Off Every Day

Bob Greene: I went to buy concert tickets and had to buy them through Ticketmaster. The ticket was $68 per ticket, but then after you go to pay there's an access fee. He says the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau should limit fees they can charge. Greene: When price tags are meaningless, who wins in the fierce competition of the marketplace?

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