Good morning and happy Friday! This is Betty Lin-Fisher in the consumer-centric Daily Money edition on Friday.
We were all there: you’re ready to pay your bills at the restaurant or check out at the store. The clerk then stated: If you’re like me, I only have a “emergency” $20 bill so it usually doesn’t cut it.
So I brush my teeth and move the transaction forward while complaining to myself about the extra charge.
I’m not alone.
Two separate surveys checked that the majority of people faced the same transaction fees to use their credit cards and “dirty with nickel” for what the business paid.
Many people also use their credit cards to earn cash rewards and other perks.
This asked the question: If I have to pay extra fees on the register, is a reward credit card worth it? Also, be sure to read about the amazing debit card rules I don’t know about.
Can young people buy home ownership?
Many young people feel crushed when they think about their ability to buy a home, but that doesn’t mean they are giving up on their dreams.
The average age of first-time home buyers rose to 38 last year’s highest ever, reported colleague Rachel Barber. In this reality, I feel that young people are jealous. More than six 10th Generation Z and millennial non-homeowners said they were jealous of the friends who bought the house, according to a new BMO survey.
Are some young home buyers making it work?
Do travelers need to turn off their face ID at border intersections?
The growing reports of US customs and border security searches and detention raised concerns among travelers about what will happen when they try to enter the country.
My colleague Kathleen Wong outlines travellers’ rights at the border and provides tips on whether to turn off face IDs at border intersections.
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