Most-hated-fees contest: The championship round

Well, here we are, folks. It’s time for the frustrating-fee finals. The summation of our surcharge smackdown.

Following up on a story in the July issue of MONEY about 15 irritating fees — and how to avoid them — the More Money blog has asked readers to pick what they think are the most frustrating surcharges out of all the fees levied by banks, airlines and other companies that people do business with. Over the past two weeks, through five initial ..read more

Most-hated-fee contest: Semifinal round 2

Hate getting nickel-and-dimed by fees? You’ve come to the right place.

Following up on a story in the July issue of MONEY about 15 irritating fees — and how to avoid them — the More Money blog has embarked on a quest to find the most frustrating surcharge out of all the fees levied by banks, airlines and other companies you do business with. Last week, visitors to the blog voted for their least-favorites, narrowing down the field of 15 outrageous ..read more

Most-hated-fee contest: Round 5

What’s the most irritating fee charged by banks, airlines or other businesses? The time is winding down for letting us know.

Following up on our story about 15 irritating fees — and how to avoid them — MONEY is on its way to crowning the biggest loser: The Most-Hated Fee of All. This week, we’ve been asking you to narrow down the field of 15 outrageous fees by picking your least-favorite surcharge among the three we’ve been spotlighting at a time. ..read more

Most-hated-fee contest: Round 5

What’s the most irritating fee charged by banks, airlines or other businesses? The time is winding down for letting us know.

Following up on our story about 15 irritating fees — and how to avoid them — MONEY is on its way to crowning the biggest loser: The Most-Hated Fee of All. This week, we’ve been asking you to narrow down the field of 15 outrageous fees by picking your least-favorite surcharge among the three we’ve been spotlighting at a time. ..read more

Most-hated-fee contest: Round 4

If you’re sick of getting nickel-and-dimed, now’s your chance to express your aggravation. In preparation for a story about 15 irritating fees — and how to avoid them — MONEY asked readers for the most frustrating fees they’ve been charged by banks, airlines and other businesses. We received 2,000 responses.

Now we’re crowning the biggest loser: The Most-Hated Fee of All. This week, we’re asking you to narrow down the field of 15 outrageous fees by picking your least-favorite surcharge among ..read more

Most-hated-fee contest: Round 3

Sick of getting nickel-and-dimed? Sure you are. In preparation for a story about 15 irritating fees — and how to avoid them — MONEY asked readers for the most frustrating fees they’ve been charged by banks, airlines and other businesses. We received 2,000 responses.

Now we’re in the process of crowning the biggest loser: The Most-Hated Fee of All. This week, we’re asking you to narrow down the field of 15 outrageous fees by picking your least-favorite surcharge among the two ..read more

Most-hated fees contest: Round 3

Sick of getting nickel-and-dimed? Sure you are. In preparation for a story about 15 irritating fees — and how to avoid them — MONEY asked readers for the most frustrating fees they’ve been charged by banks, airlines and other businesses. We received 2,000 responses.

Now we’re in the process of crowning the biggest loser: The Most-Hated Fee of All. This week, we’re asking you to narrow down the field of 15 outrageous fees by picking your least-favorite surcharge among the two ..read more

Most-hated-fee contest: Round 2

When it comes to getting nickel-and-dimed, there’s plenty of competition. In preparation for a story about 15 irritating fees — and how to avoid them — MONEY asked readers for the most frustrating fees they’ve been charged by banks, airlines and other businesses. We received 2,000 responses.

Now we’re in the process of crowning the biggest loser: The Most-Hated Fee of All. This week, we’re asking you to narrow down the field of 15 outrageous fees by picking your least-favorite surcharge ..read more

Most-hated-fee contest: Round 1

When it comes to getting nickel-and-dimed, there’s plenty of competition. In preparation for a story about 15 irritating fees — and how to avoid them — MONEY asked readers for the most frustrating fees they’ve been charged by banks, airlines and other merchants. We received 2,000 responses.

Now, in order to channel our readers’ righteous indignation, we’d like to crown the biggest loser: The Most-Hated Fee of All. Over the next few days, we’ll be asking you to narrow down the ..read more

More Money Thursday roundup: Home sellers' lies & Twittering shareholders

Personal finance from around the Web:

In today's real estate market, unsurprisingly, some sellers are stretching — or hiding — the truth about their home's pluses and minuses. Check out this guide to the lies that a potential homebuyer will most commonly hear. [The Wall Street Journal] "Tax" really is a dirty word. A new study by Columbia University found that Republican and Independent participants would support a surcharge labeled a "carbon offset" but not an identical charge labeled a "carbon tax." ..read more