Data brokers are gearing up to fight privacy bills
Data broker LexisNexis hired lobbyists ahead of Congress’ vote on reauthorizing Section 702 of FISA.
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Retiring Soon? Here's How to Apply for Social Security Benefits - CNET
Here's what you'll need to gather to apply for Social Security benefits.
read more30-Year Fixed Refi Rate Inches Toward 7%: Today's Refinance Rates, April 4, 2024 - CNET
Refinance rates aren't likely to take any major dips down this month.
read moreChina needs a new economic plan that focuses less on exporting and more on domestic growth, 'Dr. Doom' Nouriel Roubini says
"The old Chinese growth model is broken," Roubini wrote for Project Syndicate, warning that more manufacturing is fueling a supply glut.
read moreNot possible to identify cremated ashes, say police
"Devastating news" for families as probe into Legacy Independent Funeral Directors continues.
read moreGen Zers and millennials are skipping the doctor's office because they can't afford the bills
About two-thirds of Gen Zers and millennials avoided medical appointments last year because of high costs.
read moreRussia played a card that nearly doubled its energy revenues in February
Russia — an energy giant — has managed to circumvent Western sanctions, most recently by activating a price floor mechanism.
read moreHow to Apply for Social Security Benefits in 2024 - CNET
We'll tell you everything you'll need to gather to start preparing for retirement.
read moreThe people keeping the historic foot ferry afloat
Could the "retro charm" of these ancient river crossings be their saving grace?
read more'Escorted through the airport like a criminal'
Travellers share their experiences of getting caught out by the EU's 10-year-passport rule.
read more8 ways to lock up your private stuff on your iPhone
To safeguard personal information on iPhones, users can employ built-in security measures and iCloud Keychain for enhanced privacy. Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson shows you how.
read more30-Year Fixed Refinance Ticks Higher: Mortgage Refinance Rates on April 2, 2024 - CNET
Refinance rates were mixed, but one key rate climbed.
read moreRefinance Rates Slide Down Again: Mortgage Refinance Rates on April 1, 2024 - CNET
Several key refinance rates ticked downward. Refinancing makes sense if you can get a lower interest rate on your home loan.
read moreAn Uber and Lyft driver explains how he sometimes makes over $8,000 a week doing private rides in Miami and Fort Lauderdale for celebrities, politicians, and sports stars
A ride-hailing driver earned nearly $200,000 in 2023 in South Florida driving private clients, including high-profile celebrities.
read moreRefinance Rates Move Up: Refinance Rates for March 20, 2024 - CNET
Multiple key refinance rates climbed this week, so it might be worth waiting.
read moreMortgage Refinance Rates Move Higher: Refinance Rates for March 19, 2024 - CNET
Multiple important refinance rates ticked up this week, so it might be worth waiting.
read moreAutomakers Are Telling Insurance Companies What You Do Behind The Wheel
A chilling new report from the New York Times brings into focus what we in the automotive press has been saying for years and years: the mountains of data your car generates is unsecured, and it is being used without your knowledge or consent. Read m
read moreHere Are The 10 Most Expensive States For Home Insurance
Home insurance prices will rise in 2024, according to a new Insurify projection. Florida and Louisiana are the most expensive states.
read moreI got a 2.5% mortgage rate last year when everyone else was getting 6%. It's saving us $40,000 and helping pay off my medical bills for cancer treatment.
Amy Yzaguirre, who got a relatively rare type of mortgage, said it was a grueling process requiring hundreds of documents but worth it in the end.
read moreUtah mom accused of killing husband with fentanyl faces more charges
Kouri Richins now faces an attempted murder charge for allegedly poisoning her husband a month before he died, according to a new court filing.
read moreGM, LexisNexis Sued For (Nontransparent) Sale Of Driver Behavior Data To Insurers
Last week the New York Times published a story confirming what everybody assumed was already happening. Automakers collect reams of personal behavior, phone, and other data (without making it clear to consumers) then sell it to a long list of compani
read moreTrump Posts $92 Million Bond to Support Jury Award to E. Jean Carroll in Defamation Suit
Donald Trump has secured a bond to cover the money he owes to writer E. Jean Carroll in a defamation lawsuit, his lawyer says.
read moreGM Pinky Swears It Will Stop Selling Driving Data To Insurers After Lawsuits, NYT Bombshell
Earlier this month the New York Times published a major story confirming that automakers collect driver behavior data then sell it to a long list of companies. That includes insurance companies, who are now jacking up insurance rates if they see be
read moreAn RCT for income-sharing agreements
Is this the first one? We conduct a survey-based experiment with 2,776 students at a non-profit university to analyze income insurance demand in education financing. We offered students a hypothetical choice: either a federal loan with income-driven
read moreFirst over-the-counter birth control pill will go on sale later this month
Opill, the first over-the-counter birth control pill that can be purchased without a prescription, will be available later this month.
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