A quick stop at the local deli’s ATM could wind up costing as much as your sandwich. The average cost for using an automated teller machine that isn’t tied to a customer’s bank rose to a record $4.52 per transaction over the past year, according to a survey by Bankrate, Inc.

The broadcast networks have been busy boasting about how when delayed viewing is factored in, the ratings for many of their new and returning shows rose dramatically during the first week of the television season. That is true. But the overall picture isn’t so good even with viewing from DVRs and video-on-demand factored into the mix.

Free shipping on returns are increasingly a reality for retailers offering online shopping, further adding to e-commerce fulfillment costs even as companies struggle with tightening margins.

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