AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 hours agoCredit Card & Consumer Fees: Louisiana passed a law banning “convenience fees” added to debit card purchases, with the state AG able to investigate and fine violators $500; the FTC is also pushing nationally on junk fees. Personal Finance & Budget Pressure: A new report points to Americans’ savings rate sliding to 2.6% in April, leaving households with less cushion as costs rise. Childcare Costs: England’s education secretary will ask the Competition and Markets Authority to investigate hidden childcare add-ons (meals, nappies, deposits) that can make “30 hours” feel far less affordable. Retirement Tax Trap: A widow’s rollover into a traditional IRA can trigger a big jump in tax brackets via RMDs, creating a “widow’s penalty” that spouses should plan for. Cyber & Fraud Warnings: A phishing scam targets hotel guests by posing as staff and asking for credit card details via WhatsApp or booking messages. Travel Loyalty Changes: Delta’s SkyMiles and Sky Club access rules have tightened over time, including fewer lounge visits and higher spend requirements for top tiers. Small Loans: Personal micro-loans are pitched as fast, smaller borrowing for people who don’t fit traditional bank credit profiles, but rates can be steep.
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