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The True Cost of Speeding
Every state has different speed limits, but one thing's for sure: Speeding can be dangerous and remains a contributing factor in 29% of all traffic fatalities in the United States. Driving over the speed limit is considered a form of aggressive driving behavior....
Securing the Best Real Estate Deal in 2024
We see that the real estate market is in constant transformation, and in 2024, new opportunities and challenges await. No matter what level your experience, the real estate market requires an understanding of know-how and determination with effective strategies. The...
Ross Cameron’s New Book Shatters Day-Trading Myths: A Journey Into the Truth
Ross Cameron has emerged as a prominent figure in the day-trading world, challenging the misconceptions and myths surrounding this fast-paced industry. With the release of his latest book, How to Day Trade: The Plain Truth, Cameron aims to provide aspiring and...
Kentucky Ranks as One of the Worst States for Drivers
In August 2023, Forbes Advisor released its list of states with the worst drivers in the United States. Forbes staff used publicly available data from various sources dated between 2018 and 2023 and made determinations based on six fatal incident metrics. They...
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Inflation sizzled in September — and Social Security benefits will get a boost
Consumer inflation rose to 3.7% in September, driven by surging energy prices. Social Security benefits will increase 3.6% next year, adding $75 monthly for average recipients.
UK sees growing demand for help bridging gap between end of work and start of pension
UK financial firms report surging demand for fixed-term annuities, products that provide guaranteed income for a set period before customers reach pension age, offering flexibility and financial certainty.
Trump’s student loan overhaul could lead to more bankruptcy filings, former judge says
A former bankruptcy judge warns that recent changes to federal student loan policies could increase bankruptcy filings, citing unrealistic loan caps and higher private interest rates.
As homeownership gets harder, more buyers are getting down payment help. What parents should know
More homeowners are receiving parental financial assistance for down payments as housing costs rise. In 2026, 40% of homeowners reported getting down payment help, with younger generations receiving support at higher rates.
The affordability crisis isn’t hitting all voters equally. Here’s why
Affordability concerns dominate the upcoming midterm elections, but economists say older Americans face less financial pressure than younger households, particularly those aged 30-45 managing high housing costs.
Debt is eating up a bigger chunk of your raise, research shows
Research shows debt payments consumed 52 cents of every dollar in income gains for single-earner households from late 2022 to early 2026, with inflation-adjusted debt rising nearly 15 times faster than wages.
‘No real sense of appeal’: Vinted sellers complain of unfair account ‘bans’
Vinted sellers report account suspensions and permanent bans over disputed transactions and counterfeit allegations, claiming the platform provides insufficient explanation and limited appeal processes.
‘They call every week’: the phishing attacks targeting past victims
British actor Lisa Riley fell victim to a fake Esta website scam and has since received repeated fraudulent calls and texts weekly, illustrating how criminals retarget victims with personal information obtained from initial fraud.
USPS postmarks can lag mailing dates. What taxpayers and voters should know
USPS postmark delays formalized in a December 2025 rule could affect tax return and mail-in ballot deadlines, with potential consequences for time-sensitive documents.
Money stolen by scammers hijacking UK social media accounts rises 400%
Fraud losses from hijacked UK email and social media accounts surged 400% to £6.3 million in the past financial year, with scammers impersonating victims to sell fake event tickets and conduct emergency money transfer schemes.
Boomers’ dividend stocks take beating from bond yields, with retirement income at risk
Dividend stocks face pressure as 10-year Treasury yields hit 24-year highs, threatening retirement income for many baby boomers who rely on dividend-paying securities for cash flow.
‘You have a meeting’: the calendar phishing scam growing exponentially
Calendar phishing scams are growing exponentially as fraudsters send fake meeting invitations that automatically populate calendars, tricking users into entering login credentials on counterfeit websites.