Undercover Costs: 7 Sneaky Hidden Fees and How to Avoid Them

I was traveling recently, and I realized that there were a ton of hidden fees! It all started when I had to pay to check my bag, because the cost of carrying my bag on was double that of checking it. Then I got to thinking: Nothing irritates me more than having to shell out money I didn't think I'd need to spend. Then I started thinking about all the ways companies attempt to take our money. I came up with a list of sneaky fees paired with suggestions of what to do about them. Sometimes it's a simple phone call, but sometimes there's a bit more to it. Click through for 7 sneaky hidden fees and how to avoid them! -By Kathleen O'Malley

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