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Google has agreed to a $700 million settlement over alleged anti-competitive practices in the Google Play Store. If the court approves the settlement in April, most of the money will be distributed to consumers who made Play Store purchases between August 2016 and September 2023. Most people will receive their payments automatically, sent to the […]
Amid falling consumer sentiment and widespread affordability concerns, a new Bank of America Institute analysis found that nearly one in four households is living paycheck to paycheck. The good news is that the increase in those living paycheck to paycheck is slowing. But the data showed lower-income folks are falling further behind. Around 24% of households are now living […]
A Bankrate survey shows money is Americans’ most uncomfortable conversation topic, surpassing politics and religion. 61% feel uneasy discussing bank balances, and nearly half avoid talking about credit card debt (47%) or salary (45%). By contrast, fewer are uncomfortable with politics (24%), religion (18%), or weight (31%). Despite the discomfort, experts say discussing money is […]
Even the joy of Halloween will cost more this year, with less chocolate than in years past. Expect more packages of tangy gummies, riding off a meteoric high last year. Your kid’s trick-or-treat bag may be filled with a lot of pumpkin-spice-filled-anything. And like last year, cocoa bean industry experts are expecting high price tags to […]
Turkeys aren’t known for flying but their prices are soaring ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. A September outlook report from the United States Agriculture Department estimates that wholesale prices for frozen turkeys will be $1.32 per pound this year, a 40% increase from 2024’s average of $0.94 per pound. The wholesale price is what retailers pay to buy […]
If you’ve checked your mail lately, you might have noticed something new: a check from New York State. It’s part of a one-time payment meant to give taxpayers some breathing room as prices continue to rise as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic. So far, the state has sent out about four million of […]
New York State has begun mailing inflation refund checks to 8.2 million households, aiming to help residents with rising costs due to inflation. Most residents are eligible for a one-time payment between $150 and $400, depending on income and filing status. You’re eligible if you filed a state income tax return for 2023, weren’t claimed […]
A friend tells you they are having problems with their bank account and asks whether they can use yours to receive money they will withdraw or move on. Someone approaches you at a party and tells you they made $200 in a couple of weeks, and all they had to do was take some money […]
The Powerball jackpot skyrocketed to $1.7 billion after no winner matched all six numbers in Wednesday’s drawing, according to the Multi-State Lottery Association. The winning numbers were 3, 16, 29, 61, 69, and red Powerball 22, with a Power Play multiplier of 2. The next drawing is Saturday night. The new jackpot is the third largest […]
The Powerball jackpot jumped to a staggering $1.3 billion after there were no big winners in Monday night’s drawing – the fifth-largest prize in game history. The lucky numbers were white balls 8, 23, 25, 40, 53, and red Powerball 5, with a Power Play multiplier of 3. While the largest prize went unclaimed, at […]
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