Scam calls and texts are surging during Medicare and Marketplace open enrollment season, as fraudsters try to steal personal and financial information from consumers comparing health plans. From fake Medicare or Marketplace representatives to phishing emails and “too-good-to-be-true” plan offers, scammers use urgency, impersonation, and misleading messages to pressure people into sharing sensitive details. Experts urge consumers to stay alert by refusing to share information

As the federal government shutdown enters its second week, the nation’s air travel system is beginning to feel the strain. Air traffic control staffing is stretched thin, leading to widespread delays and, in rare cases, temporarily unstaffed towers. TSA officers and other essential airport personnel are working without pay, which is putting added stress on security operations and morale. Some regions have reported staffing cuts of up to 50%, and flight delays are becoming mor

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Match Group, the parent company of popular online dating platforms such as Match.com , OkCupid, PlentyOfFish, and The League, has agreed...

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a strong reminder to major technology companies that they must continue protecting the...

A federal appeals court has struck down the FTC’s “click to cancel” rule, a regulation that aimed to make canceling subscriptions as easy...

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After a five-year pause, the U.S. Department of Education will resume collections on defaulted federal student loans starting May 5. This...

Target and Walmart are facing the impact of consumer boycotts tied to rollbacks in their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs,...

In a notable shift, the prices of 1- to 5-year-old used vehicles have recorded their first year-over-year increase since October 2022,...

The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index saw a sharp decline in March, dropping 7.2 points to 92.9, signaling growing unease...

Older email addresses like Hotmail and AOL may seem outdated, but that doesn’t mean they’re less secure. If your inbox is flooded with...

Homebuyers are putting more money down on homes, with the typical down payment reaching 16.3% in December, up from 15% earlier in 2024....

Sale-leaseback agreements are gaining attention as a way for homeowners with significant home equity to get quick cash while staying in...

During the pandemic, used car prices soared to record highs, but recently, sales have dropped, and prices have followed. According to the...

The finalized rule from the U.S. Department of Labor mandating fiduciary standards for financial planners assisting with retirement...

Taxpayers who found themselves owing income tax this year due to insufficient paycheck withholdings won't find a redo with the IRS, but...