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Amazon shoppers could score $200 surprise refunds under ‘expanded’ $2.5b settlement — see if you qualify

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Amazon shoppers could score 0 surprise refunds under ‘expanded’ .5b settlement — see if you qualify

Check please! The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on Sept. 17, Amazon must “accelerate and expand” payments to eligible consumers as the company is still sitting on cash from last year’s $2.5 billion settlement.  The historic settlement resolved FTC allegations that the e-commerce giant enrolled millions of consumers in Prime subscriptions without their consent — … Read more

CVS to pay up $20.5M in class action settlement — find out who qualifies

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CVS to pay up .5M in class action settlement — find out who qualifies

CVS has been accused of illegally selling your data — and you could cash in. The healthcare powerhouse is accused of illegally sharing private user data — like health information, personal insights, browsing data, identifiers and more to Criteo and other third parties through technology embedded on any of the CVS Digital Properties. This includes … Read more

Tyson among 8 pork producers paying out $117m in class action settlement — see if your state made the list

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Tyson among 8 pork producers paying out 7m in class action settlement — see if your state made the list

It’s about time to bring home the bacon. Eight major pork producers — including massive meat processor Tyson — are settling claims that it violated antitrust laws by unlawfully raising prices.  The lawsuit alleges that the major meat processors used Agri Stats — a data and consulting company — to exchange competitively sensitive information about … Read more

Here’s your Social Security COLA 2027 forecast —how much will you get?

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Here’s your Social Security COLA 2027 forecast —how much will you get?

Retirees may be in line for a huge upgrade. Social Security recipients will likely see their highest bump in three years after the Senior Citizens League (TSCL) — a non-partisan advocacy group that makes very accurate COLA projections — predicts a 3.5% boost. The COLA, or Cost of Living Adjustment, is the yearly increase meant … Read more

Millions of New Yorkers could get up to $500 knocked off their energy bills this winter — check if you qualify

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Millions of New Yorkers could get up to 0 knocked off their energy bills this winter — check if you qualify

Millions of New Yorkers will soon cash in on some more green. As the colder months creep back in, Gothamites are in line to score checks from the state’s Energy Affordability Program (EAP). The program offers financial relief to households who meet the income levels.  Eligible residents can grab payments up to $500 to help … Read more

Social Security recipient slapped with $35K bill — and given 30 days to pay it back

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Their cash was a Security risk. Social Security — the agency over 75 million Americans rely on for monthly checks — is forcing a recipient to pay back $35,000 stemming from four years of overpayment. The woman, who spoke with CBS News on the condition of anonymity, is in her mid-70s and now on the … Read more

NY residents are getting electricity bill rebate checks this month — here’s what to know

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New Yorkers are in line for some cold, hard cash. Utility bills are skyrocketing due to the perfect cocktail — costly grid upgrades, growing demand from data center consumption and rising rates. But New Yorkers are finally set to catch a break in a meaningful way — a check. The green comes after Gov. Kathy … Read more

Social Security nears ‘cliffs edge’ — putting recipients at risk of losing $500 a month

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Millions of Americans are at risk of losing big bucks. Social Security — the federal program providing monthly payments to eligible Americans — is in jeopardy of running out of cash by 2023. Over 71 million people rely on these benefits as the payments replace income when folks retire, become disabled or lose a spouse. … Read more

Kohl’s responds to upset shoppers after complaints of double billing for online orders

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Kohl’s gave shoppers double the trouble. Shoppers are accusing the Wisconsin-based retailer of double dipping after customers have spotted duplicate charges on recent purchases. Some bargain hunters have also reported seeing unrequested returns on specific orders. A trove of angry customers — who purchased items online between July 24 and August 19 — all reported … Read more

Struggling Americans are turning to trendy, risky ‘buy now, pay later’ loans to afford groceries, gas

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Debit or credit? In this economy? Cash-poor and maxed-out consumers are increasingly turning to trendy “buy now, pay later” microloan products to afford everyday necessities — as inflation and the cost of living rise faster than salaries and bank balances. A report from Lending Tree found that 29% of users of popular BNPL brands like Klarna … Read more

State Farm to pay a $5B dividend back to auto policyholders — here’s how to see if you qualify

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Like a good neighbor…State Farm pays its dividends. If you had State Farm car insurance last year, you might have a payday on the horizon. For qualifying customers, the State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company has begun distributing a one-time $5 billion dividend. The cash will be distributed across more than 49 million insured vehicles. … Read more

Social Security adds 14 rare health conditions to fast-track disability list — here’s who’s eligible

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Social Security adds 14 rare health conditions to fast-track disability list — here’s who’s eligible

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has just made it easier for folks with rare health conditions to secure some green. The SSA has just announced that 14 new conditions will be added to the agency’s Compassionate Allowances (CAL) list, bringing the total number of medical conditions to 314. Making it on the CAL list fast-tracks … Read more

Cruise line’s tougher booking rules ignite backlash over higher deposits and payments

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Cruise line’s tougher booking rules ignite backlash over higher deposits and payments

Princess Cruises is introducing stricter booking policies, including higher deposits and earlier final payment deadlines, fueling mixed reactions among travelers. Among the biggest changes is an update to the timeline for final payments, the cruise line confirmed in a statement to Fox News Digital. “Beginning with new bookings for sailings departing in 2027 and beyond, we … Read more

Popular chain restaurant pisses off customers for going cashless: ‘I’ll never eat there again’

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Popular chain restaurant pisses off customers for going cashless: ‘I’ll never eat there again’

Your wings are going digital. Another Wingstop location supposedly just took cash off its menu as the chain pushes for cashless stores — and customers are outraged over it. The move toward contactless payment started in 2022, when Wingstop rolled out its first “restaurant of the future.” The prototype was in Dallas, Texas and smaller … Read more

SSI recipients will see their first August payment early — here’s when to expect your check

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SSI recipients will see their first August payment early — here’s when to expect your check

Check please! Check your mailboxes because Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments are heading to homes early due to a bit of a calendar quirk. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will issue August checks on July 31, instead of the first of the new month. The early payment is typical, as the SSA will not send … Read more

Flagstar customers could see payouts up to $25K in class action settlement

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Flagstar customers could see payouts up to K in class action settlement

You may be in line for a huge payout. Flagstar Bank, a major regional bank with services like banking, mortgage, and wealth management, has agreed to settle a lawsuit after a January 2021 cyberattack. Cyber criminals were able to access sensitive information from just over 1.4 million Flagstar users.  Then in December of that same … Read more

Your current and former states of residence may have free money waiting for you — here’s how to find out

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Your current and former states of residence may have free money waiting for you — here’s how to find out

Show me the money. Billions of dollars are waiting to be claimed, and states around the US can’t get rid of it. All throughout the 50 states, unclaimed cash or financial assets sit inactive after being turned over to the state unclaimed property programs. The outstanding funds include things like uncashed checks from corporations, financial … Read more

California households shell out eye-watering $34K a year on bills — second-highest in America

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California households shell out eye-watering K a year on bills — second-highest in America

California households shell out an average of $2,838 a month on recurring bills — a staggering $34,056 a year — making it the second-most expensive state in America for household expenses, according to a 2024 snapshot of bill-paying data. Only notoriously pricey Hawaii topped California, with households in the Aloha State coughing up an average … Read more

Nonprofit group will provide $1K per month to workers displaced by AI — find out who qualifies

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Nonprofit group will provide K per month to workers displaced by AI — find out who qualifies

It pays to get fired. If AI took your job, you may be entitled to monthly $1,000 checks under a 12-month program called AI Dividend. The project is starting with just 25 to 50 workers who have been impacted by AI, with plans to expand. Co-led by two non-profits — AI Commons Project and What … Read more

College students get first payout in $284M financial aid price-fixing settlement

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College students get first payout in 4M financial aid price-fixing settlement

College students should soon be receiving the first batch of payments in a $284 million settlement with prestigious American universities accused of colluding to fix financial aid offerings. A 2022 federal class-action lawsuit alleged 17 elite institutions engaged in “a price-fixing cartel” that reduced financial aid packages for students, effectively overcharging them “by at least … Read more