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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 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
Seniors may be in line for a raise. The average Social Security check currently sits at roughly $2,071, according to the Social Security Administration. But that could soon change as experts estimate the next Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) will be a modest 3.8%. The COLA is the yearly increase meant to help Social Security … Read more
The second round of Social Security checks will hit accounts in just days. While the first wave of cash hit accounts the second week of July, the next wave is coming on July 15. Payments are always issued on Wednesdays and are distributed three times a month, all based on your birthday. This means those … Read more
T-Mobile is hanging up on a popular perk, and customers are calling foul. This month, the phone giant announced it’s “retiring” over 1,100 older legacy payment plans — specifically, many from its 3G and 4G eras — and automatically switching customers to its higher-tier offerings in the T-Mobile Experience lineup beginning on July 13. That … Read more
The average new car payment rose to an all-time high in the first quarter as American households continued to face affordability challenges in the economy. A new report by LendingTree citing data from Experian for the first quarter of 2026 found that the average monthly payment for a new vehicle rose 2.9% from a year … Read more
Millions of retirees are set to cash in. The first wave of Social Security checks will hit accounts — or be distributed for those who still love a paper check — on July 8. Typically, payments are issued on Wednesdays and roll out three times a month based on your birthday. This means recipients born … Read more