Early in the pandemic, many travelers experienced headaches while trying to rebook air travel purchased through third parties such as Orbitz and Kayak. Overloaded customer service centers and constantly changing airline policies resulted in a big mess at these agencies, prompting many travelers to book directly through the airline to avoid future issues. Yet as…
Police Say More Than 200,000 UK Fraud Victims May Be Linked to iSpoof Website
November 24, 2022
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Police in London say they have taken down a website called iSpoof and smashed an international fraud operation that may have claimed more than 200,000 fraud victims in Britain. The Metropolitan Police said victims are thought to have lost tens of millions of pounds and those running iSpoof made £3.2 million ($3.88 million) over 20…
Tax Filing Software Sent Sensitive User Information to Facebook: Report
November 24, 2022
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Popular tax filing software, such as TaxAct, TaxSlayer, and H&R Block, reportedly violated financial privacy by sending sensitive personal information to Meta’s Facebook. Meta’s Pixels, Facebook’s widely used code that tracks user activity on the internet, allowed the social media giant to secretly receive personal financial information through online tax filing services, according to a joint investigative report by The…
Credit Card Applications Rise as Americans Turn to Plastic to Bolster Spending Amid Soaring Inflation
Credit card applications are on the rise as more and more Americans deal with soaring inflation and with less cash on hand before the holidays. Households are spending more on necessities like food, gas, and housing, according to a New York Federal Reserve survey released on Nov. 21. The interest rates on credit cards have…
Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold and Other Commodities (Nov. 23)
November 23, 2022
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Benchmark U.S. crude oil for January delivery rose $3.01 to $77.94 a barrel Wednesday. Brent crude for January delivery fell $2.95 to $85.41 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for December delivery fell 7 cents to $2.47 a gallon. December heating oil fell 11 cents to $3.36 a gallon. December natural gas rose 53 cents to $7.31…
10 User-Friendly Personal Finance Tech Tools
Personal finance is a complicated part of life. For example, you can’t just take your income, subtract expenses, and see what’s left. Sure, that’s where it starts. But countless additional, nuanced elements also factor into a healthy budget and effective wealth generation strategy. Consequently, it helps immeasurably to add at least a few personal finance…
Thanksgiving Travel Rush Is Back With Some New Habits
November 23, 2022
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The Thanksgiving travel rush was back on this year, as people caught planes in numbers not seen in years, setting aside inflation concerns to reunite with loved ones and enjoy some normalcy after two holiday seasons marked by COVID-19 restrictions. Changing habits around work and play, however, might spread out the crowds and reduce the…
Retirement: Don’t Overlook New Rules Governing Inherited IRAs
By Sandra Block From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently offered new guidance to adults who inherited an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) from someone other than a spouse. Here’s what you need to know to avoid a stiff penalty. First, a bit of history. Under the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement…
Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold and Other Commodities (Nov. 22)
November 22, 2022
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Benchmark U.S. crude oil for January delivery rose 91 cents to $80.95 a barrel Tuesday. Brent crude for January delivery rose 91 cents to $88.36 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for December delivery rose 10 cents to $2.54 a gallon. December heating oil fell 3 cents to $3.47 a gallon. December natural gas was unchanged at…
17 Ways to Make Extra Income While Working for Minimum Wage
In the current state of the world, it is nearly impossible to survive on a minimum wage salary. Even if you work 40 hours a week, you will likely land somewhere below the poverty line if you depend solely on your minimum wage job. Although disheartening, there are many ways you can supplement your income…
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