Dollar General and Kroger charge shoppers for this service that other stores offer free

In some communities, ‘cash back’ is the only way to access funds. But a new government report says many dollar stores are charging extra fees for it—and profiting.

There’s no quicker way to get cash than by selecting “cash back” when checking out at a grocery or retail store. It can save you a trip to the bank or local ATM, which, in some communities, are sparse. But according to a new report, Americans, and more often low-income Americans, are paying for that convenience.