The Fine Print: President Biden is cracking down on ‘junk fees’ — here’s how to avoid them

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President Joe Biden will announce efforts Thursday to crack down on “junk fees” — hidden or obscure fees that surprise consumers when they’re buying everything from airline and concert tickets to booking hotels and Airbnb rentals.

Executives from Live Nation LYV, Ticketmaster, Seatgeek , Airbnb ABNB and other companies will join Biden at the White House to discuss steps they have taken to make fees — and the booking process — more transparent. 

“This…