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How a stronger U.S. dollar impacts you
The U.S. dollar has surged since Trump’s win, trading at its highest level in two years. Here’s what it means for you.
Dec 8, 2024
How to reduce your medical bills
Medical bills are more negotiable than you think.
Oct 6, 2024
When to book holiday travel
New data reveals that October is the ideal time to book your holiday travel this season.
Sep 29, 2024
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The Tourist Tax
More than 60 destinations now charge tourism fees, including many places in the United States and Europe.
Sep 29, 2024
Bitcoin ATM Scams
The FTC warns that Bitcoin ATM scams are surging, and older adults are increasingly becoming victims.
Sep 29, 2024
The Hidden Cost of Sports Gambling
For every $1 a person bet on sports, their net investment in stocks and other financial instruments was reduced by $2.13.
Sep 8, 2024
Uninsured Drivers
The average annual cost of full-coverage car insurance has jumped to $2,278, up 12% from 2023.
Aug 13, 2024
Bike Theft
Expensive bikes have caught the attention of organized crime rings.
Aug 10, 2024
When FDIC insurance doesn’t work
The Synapse bankruptcy offers a hard lesson on deposit insurance and the risks of fintech-banking partnerships.
Jun 26, 2024
Kia Somewhat Responsible for The Kia Boys
The Kia Boys illuminate a much larger problem: Kia didn’t do enough to secure its vehicles.
Jun 19, 2024
Nearly 1 out of 12 Auto Loans is now Delinquent
Americans are falling behind on monthly auto loan payments due to higher car prices and inflated interest rates.
May 22, 2024
Balancing Act: Retail Return Fraud
Best Buy and other retailers crack down on retail return fraud through pay-to-return policies and software that quietly tracks your return behavior.
May 19, 2024
‘I plan on dying with student loan debt’
Federal student interest rates are expected to be the highest in over a decade.
May 15, 2024
How Investors Are Making Money by Betting on When People Are Going to Die
Life settlements are a growing market and have garnered serious interest from prominent Wall Street firms.
May 13, 2024
Airline’s New Rules: Full Refunds & No Hidden Fees
New rules order airlines to give full refunds instead of vouchers when flights are canceled or significantly delayed and to stop hiding fees.
May 3, 2024
Earned Wage Access Has A Serious Tipping Problem
Americans living paycheck-to-paycheck are tipping at an alarming rate to access part of their paycheck before payday.
May 2, 2024
Why the Cost of Auto Insurance is Surging
Drivers are paying a lot more for auto insurance than they were last year. Here’s why.
Apr 24, 2024
Who is Behind the Surging Rent Prices in America?
A now-deleted video showed a RealPage executive saying in 2021 that the company’s software was driving double-digit rent increases nationwide.
Apr 18, 2024
Add It to the Tab 💳
COVID-19 surcharges, water donations, and health insurance are some of the new surcharges appearing on customers' bills when they dine out.
Apr 11, 2024
Save for Retirement? Americans say YOLO.
Americans are saving less than they were before the pandemic.
Apr 1, 2024
Can We Get Some Home Insurance?
State Farm stops coverage for 72,000 houses and apartments in California starting this summer.
Mar 25, 2024
Bye-bye Standard 6% Home Purchase Commission
Monumental settlement ruling should make buying a home cheaper.
Mar 20, 2024
Automakers Are Helping Insurance Companies Spy on You
How your automaker might secretly share your driving habits with insurance companies, leading to higher rates, and what you can do about it.
Mar 17, 2024
You Can Now Invest in Music by Beyonce and Ed Sheeran
Every time you hear a song, somebody’s getting paid. That somebody could be you.
Mar 14, 2024
U.S. Oil Consolidation: What Does It Mean For My Wallet?
The impact of ExxonMobil and Chevron's potential acquisitions on oil prices.
Mar 6, 2024
Inflated Auto Loans: Dealerships Big Secret
An alarming amount of people get their auto loans from the dealership out of convenience and do not realize their rates are artificially high.
Feb 24, 2024