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Author: Susan Tompor, USA TODAY

Money

Social Security COLA increase will ‘return to reality’ in 2024 after jump, predictions say

August 19, 2023Susan Tompor, USA TODAYComments Off on Social Security COLA increase will ‘return to reality’ in 2024 after jump, predictions say

In the past two years, those receiving Social Security have seen large cost-of-living adjustments that can help. Many wonder what’s next in 2024?

Money

Fashion Nova shoppers to get refunds after settlement: How to file a claim

August 10, 2023Susan Tompor, USA TODAYComments Off on Fashion Nova shoppers to get refunds after settlement: How to file a claim

Trendy shoppers face an August deadline to file a claim for money through an FTC settlement with major online fast-fashion retailer, Fashion Nova.

Money

Mega Millions winner? The best way to take your payout if you’re worried about taxes.

August 9, 2023Susan Tompor, USA TODAYComments Off on Mega Millions winner? The best way to take your payout if you’re worried about taxes.

Winning the Mega Millions might seem easy once you’re faced with a long list of decisions on what to do next.

Money

How to check if a QR code is safe: With QR code scams popping up, what to look out for

August 2, 2023August 3, 2023Susan Tompor, USA TODAYComments Off on How to check if a QR code is safe: With QR code scams popping up, what to look out for

Fake QR codes help cybercriminals leverage stolen information to drain bank accounts. Other QR code scams trigger repeated charges to credit cards.

Money

IRS warns taxpayers to hold off filing returns in 20 states as it checks if it can tax special refunds

February 10, 2023February 12, 2023Susan Tompor, USA TODAYComments Off on IRS warns taxpayers to hold off filing returns in 20 states as it checks if it can tax special refunds

Taxpayers in more than 20 states are asked to wait to file 2022 returns until the IRS issues guidance, according to the National Taxpayer Advocate.

Money

October tax deadline is here for millions who filed for an extension. What happens if you miss it?

October 16, 2022October 17, 2022Susan Tompor, USA TODAYComments Off on October tax deadline is here for millions who filed for an extension. What happens if you miss it?

Confusion about pandemic-related tax credits, difficulties getting through to the IRS and more, drove an estimated 19 million to seek tax extensions.

Money

Christmas trees, sweaters, gifts in shipping mess: How supply chain issues will affect holiday shopping

October 21, 2021October 21, 2021Susan Tompor, USA TODAYComments Off on Christmas trees, sweaters, gifts in shipping mess: How supply chain issues will affect holiday shopping

The 2021 holiday shopping season is expected to be undermined by supply chain challenges, including shipping issues such as port backlogs.

Money

PlayStation 5 turns into holiday fantasy for scammers

December 1, 2020Susan Tompor, USA TODAYComments Off on PlayStation 5 turns into holiday fantasy for scammers

Cyber crooks, and local thieves, are aiming to rip off consumers who desperately want to find or sell the PS5 and other hot gaming devices for gifts.

Tech

You are not alone: Coronavirus crisis has damaged retirement plans of many Americans

March 23, 2020Susan Tompor, USA TODAYComments Off on You are not alone: Coronavirus crisis has damaged retirement plans of many Americans

Everyday investors could have lost 30% or more during the coronavirus crash depending on how they’ve invested. It can be hard to look at the numbers.

Tech

COVID-19 damages retirement plans

March 22, 2020March 23, 2020Susan Tompor, USA TODAYComments Off on COVID-19 damages retirement plans

Everyday investors could have lost 30% or more during the coronavirus crash depending on how they’ve invested. It’s hard to look at the numbers.

Headlines

‘Big Hero 6’s San Fransokyo comes to life at Disneyland

August 31, 2023Eve Chen, USA TODAY

Velocity at what cost? MLB’s hardest throwers keep succumbing to Tommy John surgery

August 31, 2023Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY

Gadget guru or digitally distracted? Which of these 5 tech personalities are you?

August 31, 2023Jennifer Jolly

U.S. Embassy urges Americans to leave Haiti ‘as soon as possible’

August 31, 2023Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY

PCE inflation report: Key measure ticks higher in July. What will the Fed do?

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023Paul Davidson, USA TODAY

USF is building a $340M on-campus football stadium amid concerns academics are being left behind

August 31, 2023AP

At 61, Meg Ryan is the lead in a new rom-com. That shouldn’t be such a rare thing.

August 31, 2023Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY

Iran bans weightlifter for shaking hands, taking photo with Israeli competitor

August 31, 2023Steve Gardner, USA TODAY

Blue supermoon: See photos of the rare moon that won’t happen again until 2037

August 31, 2023Francisco Guzman, USA TODAY

College professor harassed students to quench ‘clown fetish,’ offering extra credit, cash

August 31, 2023Chris Quintana and Colin Campo, USA TODAY
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