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The April 15 tax deadline is only days away now, and if you’re feeling like you could use just a little more time, take it. Instead of filing a return by April 15, you can opt to file a short, less than one-page form for an automatic extension until Oct. 15 with no questions asked. You’ll basically […]
The IRS is warning taxpayers about the potential for AI-generated tax-collection scams as Tax Day approaches. In a release last month, the agency identified AI-enabled robocalls as one of its annual “Dirty Dozen” tax scams to watch for during the 2026 tax season. An AI-generated phone call intercepted by the company Nomorobo, which specializes in identifying and blocking […]
It’s one fast-moving text that some consumers could easily jump on. Who wouldn’t get a little worked up if they suddenly spotted a text that claimed to be from Amazon or another retailer and implied that a baby’s sleepsuit they just bought is being recalled for quality and safety issues? Scammers — who have flooded […]
Record-breaking rainfall Tuesday left people across the area to deal with the aftermath. AAA said if your home or vehicle is damaged by severe weather, the first thing you should do is call your insurance agent. Experts also said disasters often attract scammers, and urge people to always be cautious of anyone offering quick repairs […]
The streaming giant has raised the prices across all of its plans, marking the second price hike in a little over a year. Netflix has bumped the ad-supported standard tier by $1, bringing it to $8.99 per month. Meanwhile, both the standard tier without ads and the premium plan now cost $2 more, bringing them to […]
About eight in 10 hiring managers can spot an AI-written resume, according to a new Resume Genius survey of 1,000 U.S. hiring managers. Yesterday, I reported that more than two-thirds of hiring decision-makers say that AI resumes are sabotaging the recruitment process by slowing it down, making it difficult for them to verify real skills and experiences. Now, […]
Join Rochester Education Foundation Thursday April 9th for the City-Wide FAFSA Fest to get help with finding money for college! Located at 161 Chestnut st on the 5th floor, from 4:30pm- 7:00pm get Financial aid help, assistance with college award letters and more. Parking will be validated at the Washington Square Garage, Refreshmants and child […]
Spring Break season is here as the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped nearly 35 cents since last week. Current prices are similar to the spring of 2024. Gasoline demand increases this time of year as the weather warms up and more drivers hit the road. Crude oil prices play a major role in what drivers pay at the pump, and prices have surpassed the $100/barrel mark multiple times in recent days. To […]
Forbes recently updated its list of the richest people in the world, and for the first time ever, Dr. Dre is on it. Forbes updated its list of the richest people in the world, and for the first time ever, Dr. Dre made the cut. According to the outlet, his net worth is an impressive $1 billion, putting him […]
The average price for a gallon of gasoline jumped 11 cents overnight in the U.S., and drivers in Europe waited in line to fill their tanks with fuel, as war engulfed the Middle East and shipments of oil and gas were stranded in the Persian Gulf. Depending on the duration of the war, the pain of higher prices could increase […]
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