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Money Talks: Ridiculous Fees
We’ve got a fun show for you today. It’s our drive time show. We’ll be sharing opinions on fees that are simply ridiculous to pay. In addition to saving you money, we’ll tell you how you can support Mississippi Public Broadcasting - For the Love of Mississippi.
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The website Life Hacker recently had an article about Fees You Should Never Pay. Let’s get Ryder’s opinion on some of these fees. And if we help save you some money, consider contributing that amount to support Mississippi Public Broadcast.
https://lifehacker.com/these-are-the-stupidest-fees-you-should-never-pay-1849412351
- Coinstar fees
- ATM fees
- Credit Reports report fees
- Credit card late fee
- Account maintenance fees
- Mortgages associated
- Overdraft fees
- Utility card processing fees
- Car insurance processing fees
- Gym initiation fees
- Most car dealership fees
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