An “acquisition fee” is a fee charged by an automotive leasing company for originating a lease. Sometimes called a bank fee or origination fee, it’s charged to cover the financial institution’s ...

Discover the advantages of fee-based and fee-only advisory models for transparent, predictable financial planning and how they benefit clients and advisors alike.

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Doretha Clemons, Ph.D., MBA, PMP, has been a corporate IT executive and professor for 34 ...

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Lenders charge origination fees to cover the costs of making loans. These fees can increase your borrowing costs, whether you're taking out a mortgage, a personal loan or a student loan. Before you ...

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Within the financial advisory industry, there's plenty of debate about whether the fee-only model is always best for clients. That's a separate question from adhering to the fiduciary standard, which ...

Waukee residents will see a new 2% franchise fee on their utility bills after the city council's approval, following the sale ...

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