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Let’s cut to the 'Chase' – bank impersonation scammers are on the loose

Experts highlight two other finance scams starting to show up

Read article 03/31/2023

By Gary Guthrie

Amazon goes after 'bad actors' a second time this week

The retailer vows to keep protecting its customers and partners

Read article 03/31/2023

By Gary Guthrie

Apple joins the BNPL movement as it launches Apple Pay Later

Apple users will be able to manage their payments from the Wallet app

Read article 03/31/2023

By Kristen Dalli

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Apartment rents are still rising, but not as fast

The growth in rent payments is the smallest in two years

Read article 03/31/2023

By Mark Huffman

More streaming services are turning to ads

“FAST’ing” could save you some big bucks.

Read article 03/30/2023

By Gary Guthrie

Tornado scammers are on the prowl, so be careful

The FTC asks that you get the word out to whoever, wherever

Read article 03/30/2023

By Gary Guthrie

Carbon monoxide fatalities are on the rise, CPSC says

Gas generators and heating systems are two of the biggest culprits

Read article 03/30/2023

By Kristen Dalli

Rocket rolls out a credit card it says will help users buy a home

Rewards can include money to go toward a down payment and closing costs

Read article 03/30/2023

By Mark Huffman

FDA makes sales of opioid overdose treatment drug over-the-counter

Currently, Narcan requires a doctor’s prescription

Read article 03/30/2023

By Mark Huffman

Amazon wages new war against fake reviews and crappy products

There’s no date for launch but some of the new warnings are reportedly starting to show up

Read article 03/29/2023

By Gary Guthrie

There’s very little blue sky in the latest consumer complaints about airlines

A new U.S. PIRG report suggests that travelers need to bone up before they fly out

Read article 03/29/2023

By Gary Guthrie

Storm victims in Mississippi and New York qualify for tax relief, filing extensions

Taxpayers in specific counties across these states should check their eligibility

Read article 03/29/2023

By Kristen Dalli

What if your bank fails? Here’s how to get your money out

The average consumer’s deposits are fully covered by insurance

Read article 03/29/2023

By Mark Huffman

Here’s where $100,000 is a lot of money and where it isn’t

Money goes farther in some cities than in others

Read article 03/29/2023

By Mark Huffman

Target offers consumers a chance to buy liquidated items at huge discounts. Who knew?

Amazon and Walmart have something similar but you have to buy in bulk.

Read article 03/28/2023

By Gary Guthrie

Nearly 80% of young adults get their financial advice from guess who?

If you want your child to be financially literate, one expert says get to them early

Read article 03/28/2023

By Gary Guthrie

Tax filing robocall scams have been on the rise this month

Though tax season is winding downs, related scams show no signs of doing so

Read article 03/28/2023

By Kristen Dalli

Ohio attorney general calls pharmacy benefit managers ‘gangsters’

The state has filed a lawsuit that some experts say could help bring down drug prices

Read article 03/28/2023

By Mark Huffman

Travel season is high season for scammers, so make sure you’re not falling into a trap

Airbnb is taking steps to protect bookers from unscrupulous hosts

Read article 03/27/2023

By Gary Guthrie