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An older man attempts to make it rain with money.

News 8m ago

An 87-year-old Pennsylvania man turns down a $1.6 million scratch-off payday — taking $10,000 a month for life instead

Experts say opting for the monthly sum might have actually been the octogenarian’s best bet.

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News 38m ago

Criminals are buying stolen Medicare identities in bulk at $8 each — then fraudulently billing the government billions

Dark web criminals are buying stolen Medicare identities in bulk for just $8 apiece — then submitting bogus claims worth billions. Here's how to protect yourself.

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Insurance 1h ago

Half of large US employers now cover IVF, but most workers don't know it — and that gap can cost them $23,000 a cycle

Many workers could be paying out of pocket for treatment that's already covered.

A man sits atop steps that remain from his home that was destroyed by a tornado. He holds his head in his hands.

News 1h ago

Trump's FEMA overhaul could stick disaster survivors with $1.5 billion in costs, new analysis warns

Emergency experts warn proposed FEMA reforms could reduce aid, cap homeowner payouts and increase financial strain on families rebuilding after major disasters.

Woman in wedding gown stands outside in front of greenery while holding a phone to her ear, looking worried and upset.

Managing Money 1h ago

Her in-laws paid $10,000 for the wedding — then 'used it as leverage’ to add religion and cannabis jokes to the ceremony

Many cash-strapped couples feel the need to accept help, only to immediately regret it.

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News 1h ago

Older Sonoma County couple was convinced to hand over $28K in a scam tied to fast-growing fraud trend sweeping the US

Four in 10 Americans over 50 have lost money to fraud or scams, underscoring how widespread these situations have become.

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News 15h ago

Amazon CEO poured $8 billion into Anthropic — then he helped trigger a government crackdown on the startup, report says

The dispute comes as Anthropic prepares for a blockbuster IPO, raising new questions about regulatory risk in the AI race.

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Managing Money 17h ago

AI was supposed to replace court reporters. Instead, there's an increasingly desperate need for more humans on the job

Newcomers are avoiding the field, despite annual salaries that can top $100,000.

A photo of a NJ man next to an Avis car rental sign

News 18h ago

An Avis renter got stuck with $2,600 in toll charges after the previous driver apparently stole the transponder

A New Jersey man spent approximately 80 hours going back and forth with Avis and e-Tolls for nearly six months to get back the $2,656.76 charged to his account in invalid toll charges.

A man and woman accept keys from a real estate agent in front of a brick house

Investing 22h ago

Landlords swear by the 1% rule for rental properties: How a simple math trick saves bad investments

The 1% rule is a quick way to tell whether you should take a closer look at a property, or walk away ASAP.

A sad-looking child and his mother clasp their hands at a pew in church

News 22h ago

A Chicago minister allegedly stole $2 million from his own flock — why is affinity fraud so hard to spot?

Winston Batino allegedly ran a classic affinity fraud from inside a trusted congregation — a scheme among the hardest to detect precisely because it weaponizes faith and friendship.

An older white man and woman sit next to each other on the couch looking stressed

Managing Money 23h ago

'The conflicted middle': Half of America belongs to a new financial class where you still feel broke despite good income

The 'conflicted middle' isn't struggling financially, but it isn't feeling secure either.

A consumer purchases vegetables at a supermarket.

News Jun 15

Dynamic pricing has shoppers up in arms. But it may get a bad rap thanks to prices some grocers set using surveillance

Grocers use dynamic pricing to offer discounts and raise prices based on market conditions. But surveillance pricing has lawmakers and shoppers up in arms.

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Managing Money Jun 15

1 in 3 retirees hit their 80s without touching their savings — and the 4% rule is partly to blame

When you spend most of your working life saving for retirement, it can be hard to break those habits and spend your nest egg, experts say.

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News Jun 14

Richland Parish teachers get $50,000 bonuses from Meta's data center — while home prices nearly triple

A 1968 Louisiana tax law will give teachers a temporary boost while leaving Meta paying significantly less sales tax than it normally would.

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Mortgages Jun 14

Parents in their 60s want a reverse mortgage after a heart attack — but there may be smarter moves

Before signing a reverse mortgage, it's worth taking a close look at your financial situation and all of the options available to you.

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Managing Money Jun 14

One big 401(k) withdrawal could push your Medicare premiums from $202.90 to $689.90 a month

Medicare premiums could be pushed up with a large 401(k) distribution because of IRMAA. Here's what you can do to try to avoid this outcome.