There’s a good chance that software, not a human, made the decision if your rent suddenly increased at renewal time or if you’ve been wondering why a grocery delivery app seems to charge you a different price than it charges…
A new tax form for cryptocurrency traders first appeared in your inbox this year, and a second, more significant version is currently being developed based on how you manage your cryptocurrency for the remainder of 2026. If the timing is…
Many assumed that hidden ticket and hotel fees had simply disappeared after hearing that junk fees had been outlawed. They have not vanished. In actuality, sellers are now required to display the entire price up front rather than adding fees…
This summer, a legal requirement that has been in place for almost 50 years changed if you are applying for a mortgage or any other type of credit. A new CFPB rule that eliminated disparate impact as a foundation for…
Medicare Advantage denial rates Selecting a health insurance plan has always required some speculation about how the insurer will actually act when you require medical attention. The amount of guesswork has significantly decreased. As Medicare’s open enrollment season draws near,…
Regulation Crypto Assets primarily used enforcement actions and unofficial guidance to regulate cryptocurrency for almost ten years, requiring cryptocurrency offerings to adhere to disclosure regulations designed for stocks and bonds. On August 18, 2026, the agency proposed Regulation Crypto Assets,…
FedNow and Zelle Scams there’s a good chance you won’t get your money back if a scammer uses Zelle or a bank’s FedNow-enabled app to trick you into sending them money, and your bank might not be required by law…
debasement trade This week, gold reached a three-month high. Recently, Bitcoin has increased by about 20%. In August alone, the dollar has depreciated by more than 2%. These three factors are related to a single Treasury Department decision that was…
State Farm dividend checks 2026 If you had a State Farm auto policy at any point last year, there is a real chance money is on its way to you right now. State Farm began mailing and emailing a record…
If you sell things online or get paid through Venmo, PayPal, or a similar app, you have probably come across at least three different numbers claiming to be the current 1099-K threshold. Some say 600 dollars. Some say 2,000. Some…