This option from many utilities allows you to avoid the dramatic seasonal peaks in bills. But in the long run, you'll still pay the same. Faith Foushee CNET Contributor Faith Foushee is a CNET ...

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Consumers are increasingly paying more at the register as credit card processing fees are passed along to customers — a trend that is now extending to utility bills. Credit card processing fees are ...