In this episode of I Call B*****t*, Kristina Braly exposes the hidden fees that are quietly draining your bank account—from bank overdraft fees, credit card surcharges, airline add-ons, and concert ticket fees to the sneaky concept of shrinkflation. These small, sneaky charges seem harmless at first glance, but collectively, they cost Americans billions of dollars every year.
If you’ve ever looked at a bill and wondered, “What the heck is this $5.95 service fee?!”, or found yourself paying an extra $35 because your account was $1 short, this episode will validate your rage.
We’ll expose why corporations are getting more creative in ripping us off—and most importantly, what you can do to fight back.
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Listener Action Items:
✅ Call Your Bank & Challenge Fees: Many overdraft and account maintenance fees can be waived if you call and push back.
✅ Avoid Airline Fees: Choose airlines that don’t nickel-and-dime you—or use airline credit cards that cover baggage fees.
✅ Demand Fee Transparency: When purchasing tickets, check if there’s a venue box office that sells without fees.
✅ Use Apps Like “Shrinkflation Tracker”: Avoid brands that reduce product size without reducing price.
✅ Subscribe & Review: If this episode helped you save money, leave a 5-star review to help others get smarter about hidden fees.
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Next week, we’re tackling The College Degree Scam—why student loan debt is designed to trap you in financial servitude, and why a degree isn’t worth what they told you it was.
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