Good morning and Happy Friday! I’m Betty Lynn Fisher for the Friday consumer edition of Daily Money.
When you swipe your rewards card or browse or shop online, do you think twice about how that data is used (to offer discounts or even increase prices)?
Surveillance pricing, the practice of using shoppers’ personal data to change prices, is a controversial topic.
Opponents argue that monitored pricing is unfair and that shoppers are unwilling to pay different, and sometimes higher, prices for the same item. Supporters argue that monitored pricing is used to provide discounts to shoppers, not to drive up costs.
A growing number of states are considering monitored pricing, with at least 40 bills in 24 states considering restricting or banning the practice.
Are you a leisurely traveler?
You’ve probably heard about Type A and Type B personalities. Have you ever heard of Traveler Personality?
Introducing the Type B traveler.
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Betty Lin-Fisher is a consumer reporter for USA TODAY. Contact her at blinfisher@USATODAY.com or follow her at @blinfisher on X, Facebook and Instagram and @blinfisher.bsky.social on Bluesky.. Sign up for our free The Daily Money newsletter, breaking down complex consumer and financial news. Subscribe here.
