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Staying Safe: Tips to Protect Yourself from Credit Card Fraud
Credit card fraud happens when someone uses your credit card or bank details to make unauthorized purchases or payments. Basically, your money is digitally stolen. If you are lucky, you get notification from your credit card company or bank that a purchase has been...
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...
Rental Property Accounting Tips: Essential Guide for Landlords
As a landlord, it is important to have a good understanding of rental property accounting. This will help you make sound financial decisions for your business and maximize your profits. Observing property accounting best practices will also prevent legal issues from...
10 Reasons To Keep An Attorney On Retainer
You never know when you're going to need a lawyer. Maybe you're involved in a car accident and need legal representation. Or perhaps you get sued for slander. No matter the situation, it's always good to have an attorney on retainer, so you're prepared for anything...
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Consumers turn to buy now, pay later for essential expenses — with growing risks
Buy now, pay later services have surged to nearly $157 billion in originations, with nearly half of users reporting late payments as consumers increasingly use BNPL for essentials like groceries and medical expenses.
General Mills recalls 736,000 Pillsbury rolls over glass contamination fears
General Mills is recalling approximately 736,000 Pillsbury frozen bread rolls due to potential glass contamination concerns, affecting 19 U.S. states.
Homebuyer affordability slipped for fifth straight month, real estate index shows
Homebuyer affordability declined for the fifth consecutive month in June, with the income needed to qualify for a mortgage rising to $109,152 amid higher home prices and mortgage rates.
UK households free to install plug-in balcony solar panels from end of August
UK households will be permitted to install plug-in balcony solar panels starting 27 August, allowing renters and flat dwellers to generate their own electricity without professional installation.
‘A very good clone’: news stories faked to lure victims to scam investment sites
Fraudsters are creating fake news articles impersonating legitimate media outlets and celebrities to lure victims to counterfeit investment websites. The scams use AI-generated content and cloned website designs to appear credible before directing users to fraudulent trading platforms.
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment estimate for 2027 falls as inflation cools
Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 is estimated between 3.7% and 3.8% as inflation moderates, down from previous projections, according to recent analyst estimates.
Bipartisan group of senators propose Social Security reform process ahead of funding shortfall
A bipartisan group of senators introduced the PROMISE Act to establish a legislative process for Social Security reform ahead of a projected funding shortfall in 2032.
The scary rise of locksmith scams: ‘I was shut out with my baby – and charged £2,200 to get back in’
Reports of locksmith scams in the UK surged 147% in early 2026 as fraudsters use bait-and-switch tactics on Google search results to charge customers thousands of pounds for basic services.
Heating oil customers to get up to £350 compensation for cancelled orders
The UK competition watchdog has determined that approximately 1,700 heating oil customers are eligible for compensation of up to £350 following order cancellations triggered by Middle East conflict-related price volatility.
Americans say they need $1.2 million to retire comfortably, survey finds — but many expect to fall short
Americans say they need an average of $1.2 million to retire comfortably, but only 30% expect to reach $1 million in savings before retirement, according to a new survey.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness has new rules — 3 changes borrowers should know about
Federal courts blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to restrict Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, but other recent changes still affect borrowers. The overhaul includes a new repayment plan that doesn’t qualify for PSLF and excludes many parent borrowers from the program.
IRS tax liens can be a ‘kiss of death,’ consumer advocate says — and they’re on the rise
The IRS filed more than 214,000 tax liens in 2025, marking a 9% year-over-year increase and a 36% rise since 2022, exposing taxpayers to potential job loss and credit restrictions.