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It’s time to take the surprise out of your restaurant bill

Restaurants

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It’s time to take the surprise out of your restaurant bill

Restaurant surcharges have survived every attempt to kill them. Here’s what could finally work.

Christopher Elliott

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Nov 15, 2026


Your airline refunded your ticket. But where’s your money?

Refunds

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Your airline refunded your ticket. But where’s your money?

A federal rule says the agency that sold you the ticket has to pay you back. Getting it to do that is another matter.

Christopher Elliott

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Nov 14, 2026

What happens when you die on vacation?

Travel insurance

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What happens when you die on vacation?

Dying abroad is rare. The bureaucracy and the bills that land on your family are not.

Christopher Elliott

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Nov 13, 2026

Amazon locked my account after a hacker stole my gift cards. Can I get my money back?

Amazon

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Amazon locked my account after a hacker stole my gift cards. Can I get my money back?

Plus: nine companies have 45 days to tell the FTC how they set your price

Christopher Elliott

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Nov 12, 2026

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