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$100 million Verizon settlement payments go out, but in amounts much less than expected
Some Verizon customers were hoping to get as much as $100 as part of a 2024 $100 million class-action settlement. But many payments were nowhere near that total.
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Unpaid medical bills will no longer appear on credit reports, federal agency rules
Vice President Kamala Harris said in a statement announcing the rule that it would be “lifechanging” for millions of families.
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When will $1,400 IRS stimulus checks go out, and who will get payments? What to know
Check your mail — you might be receiving a stimulus payment of up to $1,400, according to the Internal Revenue Service.
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Credit card debt set to hit record levels as consumer holiday spending rises
Consumers are on track to set a spending record this holiday season. But leaning on credit cards could come at a high cost.
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FTC will require hotel room and event ticket prices to show extra fees up front
The Federal Trade Commission said it will soon require hotels, vacation rental platforms and live event promoters to disclose any fees up front when they list prices.
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Memecoins like Fartcoin are riding Trump's victory to huge valuations. Experts say it may have only begun.
And yes, it has nevertheless tripled in value over the past week to a market capitalization of more than $700 million — about equal to those of Office Depot, Guess jeanswear, and the parent company of Steak N’ Shake.
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How to claim your Fortnite refund from the FTC
The Federal Trade Commission has announced it will issue refunds to nearly 630,000 Fortnite players after ruling that the maker of the popular video game, Epic Games, duped people “into making unwanted purchases.”
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You could get money after settlement says Epic Games unlawfully charged Fortnite players
Hundreds of thousands of U.S. players of the online video game Fortnite could be entitled to a refund after the Federal Trade Commission says users were unlawfully charged for “unwanted purchases.”
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‘Hawk tuah girl' Hailey Welch's crypto launch draws scrutiny
The social media sensation who lent her viral “hawk tuah” moment to a new digital coin is the face of the latest controversy centered around crypto.
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Why did Bitcoin surge to $100,000 for the first time?
The digital currency’s price has more than doubled in 2024, driven by a 40% increase since Donald Trump was elected president last month.
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Bitcoin tops $100,000 as monster 2024 rally reaches new heights
Bitcoin had been widely expected to reach $100,000 since the U.S. presidential election but investors sent it to this mark much sooner than expected.
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What to know ahead of Travel Tuesday to save on 2025 vacations
Black Friday is behind us and Cyber Monday will be too, which means everyone should be turning to Travel Tuesday, the day where deals on flights, attractions and hotels are expected to be cheaper. NBC10’s and T62’s Valeria Aponte Feliciano and the NBC10 Responds team have what you need to know to save.
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This ‘stepping stone' strategy helps parents boost their kids' credit score. Here's how it works
Adding a child as an authorized user to your credit card account can help jumpstart their credit history. But there can be risks, experts said.
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Looking to cut heating and energy costs this winter? Here's how
As temperatures continue to drop across the nation, here’s how you can save a little bit of money this winter season.
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Police warn counterfeit currency season is in ‘full bloom.' How to spot ‘washed' notes
Cleburne police said counterfeit bills have been passed at local retailers and restaurants, but that the concern this year is a spike in “washed” notes.
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These key 401(k) plan changes are coming in 2025. Here's what savers need to know
Starting in 2025, key 401(k) plan changes enacted via Secure 2.0 could make saving for retirement easier. Here’s what investors need to know.
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What is a ‘brushing' scam?
The U.S. Postal Service has warned about the scam in the past, which uses unexpected gifts delivered to a doorstep to lure victims.
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How women are breaking barriers in the sports betting space
With the U.S. sports betting industry experiencing unprecedented growth, here’s how women within the space are breaking barriers and creating a community.
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Social security recipients will see an increase in 2025 — and an extra check in November
While millions of retired Americans will soon see a 2.5% cost of living increase in their Social Security payments, additional Social Security checks might be in the mail for November, thanks to a calendar quirk.
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How a high school class helped this man build one of the largest Hispanic-owned financial firms in the country
Martin Cabrera’s career in investment banking began in high school with The Stock Market Game.