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Fri Apr 24 2026

 

Betty Lin-Fisher Consumer reporter

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Happy Friday! This is Betty Lin-Fisher with Friday's consumer-focused edition of The Daily Money.

Has tipping gotten out of hand?

In a new survey by Popmenu, more than 3 out of 4 people or 78% said they believed that tipping practices have become ridiculous. Forty-four percent say they're tipping less this year than last year.

Are we experiencing tip fatigue?

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In a new survey by Popmenu, more than 3 out of 4 people or 78% said they believed that tipping practices have become ridiculous.

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Seven in ten Americans said an unexpected medical bill under $10,000 would hamper their ability to cover essential expenses, reports Medora Lee.

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A view of the screen that prompts customers to make a tip at Coffee Emporium's Over-the-Rhine location.

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