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Saving Money
Florida Utility Offers Eligible Customers a $200 Bill Credit
A little homework could put a $200 credit on the electric bills of some Florida Power & Light customers. The utility’s new Saving Steps program rewards eligible,... Read More »
Federal student loan borrowers have until Sept. 30 to enroll in auto pay and qualify for a... Read More »
Americans age 29 and younger reported losing nearly $500 million to scams in 2025, up 20% from... Read More »
Consumer Protection
How a Fake Debt Collector Took $420K From 500 Victims
The debts weren’t real, but the money victims sent certainly was. Nicholas Janes took more than... Read More »
Auto Loans
More Car Loans Are Falling Behind. How to Avoid a Repossession
Fall far enough behind on a car loan, and the lender can take back the keys. More auto loans... Read More »
Money Management
Today’s $15K Used Car Has 40,000 More Miles Than in 2019
A $15,000 used car doesn’t buy what it used to. Vehicles selling for $10,000 to $15,000 in 2026... Read More »
Consumer Protection
Extended Warranties Hit Cash-Strapped Car Buyers Hardest
When a major repair bill could throw the household finances into a tailspin, an extended... Read More »
Consumer Protection
Equifax Settlement Could Pay 4 Million Consumers Up to $280
Millions of Equifax customers may soon receive a payment after a coding error allegedly sent... Read More »
Loans
Student Loan Bill Would Protect Seniors' Social Security Checks
Student loan debt can follow borrowers into retirement, and take a bite out of their Social... Read More »
A new analysis finds that higher home energy costs are pushing millions of Americans toward collections. Utility debt had reached or was approaching collections for roughly 14 million... Read More »
More credit card accounts are being opened for Americans with damaged credit, but those new accounts may come with costly strings attached. New TransUnion data shows that subprime... Read More »
Your latest Grubhub delivery may not be coming with a side of fries. Instead, the Federal Trade Commission is serving up $23.8 million in payments to drivers and diners allegedly harmed... Read More »
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