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Good morning and Happy Friday! This is Betty Lin-Fisher with Friday's consumer-focused edition of The Daily Money.
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When you swipe your loyalty card or browse and shop online, do you give much thought to how that data may be used — to give you a discount or maybe raise your price?
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Surveillance pricing − or the practice of using shoppers' personal data to alter prices − is a controversial topic.
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Opponents say surveillance pricing is unfair, and shoppers don't want to pay different and sometimes higher prices for the same item. Proponents say surveillance pricing is used to offer discounts to shoppers and does not raise costs.
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A growing number of states are starting to weigh in on surveillance pricing, with at least 40 bills in 24 states looking to limit or ban the practice.
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Betty Lin-Fisher is a consumer reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at blinfisher@USATODAY.com or follow her on X, Facebook or Instagram @blinfisher and @blinfisher.bsky.social on Bluesky. Sign up for our free The Daily Money newsletter, which breaks down complex consumer and financial news. Subscribe here.
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A new poll shows 76% of voters support bans on stores using your personal data to determine what you pay.
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Amazon boss Jeff Bezos said the government should help lower-income Americans “bring themselves up” by easing their income tax burden.
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Trader Joe's has a new candy product that's grabbing attention for being an unexpected laxative. Here's what to know.
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Budgeting with irregular income can be tricky. Learn how to create a stable financial plan, build a buffer, and avoid common mistakes.
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Customers whose information was compromised in a 2024 security breach may be eligible for a payout, according to a settlement website.
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YouGov released its report on which airlines Americans will fly with in 2026, based on brand perception and customer satisfaction.
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Target has announced it is redesigning its shopping carts. Here's what to know about the new features.
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