Some women are in the uncomfortable spot of telling family members that no, they’re not pregnant, after getting odd mailings from “Jenny B.”
Author: Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press
What home sellers need to know about instant deals
What do you do if you don’t want to make time to stage and sell your house? Enter the promise of a quick-fix, cash sale. How do these deals work?
Hackers hover near online shopping carts, too. It’s called e-skimming
Holiday shoppers warned to watch out for e-skimming threats. Any business accepting online payments on their website is at risk, FBI says.
Scammers fool millennials out of millions of dollars: Here’s how
Fake checks, Google Hangouts and Alexa are used by scammers to rip off millennials and others. Victims include: The lonely and financially stressed.
Unlocking FAFSA money for college is easier than ever: How to apply
High school seniors — and those returning to college — want to fill out the FAFSA soon for the 2020-21 academic year.
How do you make more money when the Fed cuts rates?
Savers are looking at lower rates, too, as experts forecast another Fed rate cut in September, and possibly in December.
UAW workers picketing GM must wait for $250 a week in strike pay
UAW workers are entitled to $250 a week in strike pay. However, it’s not available until after the 15th day of the strike, the UAW says.
This tool offers a new way to estimate next year’s tax refund
A new IRS online tool could turn out to be pretty useful for those trying to get a better handle on how much they’re withholding in taxes.
The right job can help you pay down your student loans. Here’s how to find it
Looking help on a student loan? About 8% of employers offer benefits addressing student debt, according to the Society for Human Resource Management.
Social Security sent out some wrong estimates. What you need to know
A very limited number of paper statements that showed estimated benefits in retirement ended up wrong. Here’s why and what consumers need to know.