JP Morgan Chase is targeting even more customers who allegedly used ‘infinite money glitch’ to steal cash, report says — here’s how the scheme worked and what consumers should know
It was a scheme too good to be true — and now, the bank wants its money back. A number of fresh lawsuits have been filed against JPMorgan Chase customers nationwide accused of exploiting what became known on social media as the “infinite money glitch,” according to CNBC. The scam briefly let users withdraw phantom […]
I lost all faith in US banks in 2009 — but now I’m 52 with $650,000 in cash sitting in a safe at home. What do I do with this pile of money?
We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Some or all links contained within this article are paid links. Anyone who lived through the Great Recession remembers the tremendous economic turmoil that took place. While the economy has since recovered, many people became wary of financial institutions. Some […]
‘They’re double-dipping’: San Diego residents given a chance to oppose a controversial new trash collection fee — but there’s a catch. Why they say the city is being ‘unfair’ and ‘sneaky’
Some residents of San Diego are speaking out about what they call a “sneaky” attempt on the city’s part to introduce a new trash collection fee. California Proposition 218 requires all city councils to mail information to every homeowner regarding proposed fees and to reject the fee if a majority of homeowners return written protests. […]
‘Sounds like a good idea to me’: Trump considers $5,000 ‘baby bonus’ to boost America’s birth rate — but will it really happen? 3 ways to earn extra income no matter how many kids you have
We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Some or all links contained within this article are paid links. To combat America’s declining birth rate, the Trump administration is reportedly considering a $5,000 “baby bonus” for new mothers. According to The New York Times, a chorus of proposals […]
This California man lost everything when phone scammers pretended to be US Marshals — how to tell if this happening to you
The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office has Southern Californians on the alert for a new strain of phone scams that cost one Ojai resident his life savings. Someone claiming to be a law enforcement agent with the United States Marshals Service called him and told him to send all his money to an out-of-state location. As […]
The San Diego owner of this popular Asian grocery store is scrambling for alternatives to Chinese imports as a tariff loophole expires — here’s how grocers and consumers are feeling the pinch
Last year, more than 1.36 billion shipments entered the U.S. duty-free thanks to a long-standing trade exemption for low-value shipments of $800 or less. Not anymore. That exemption expired just as the Trump administration hiked tariffs on imports — including produce and other household staples. That leaves small businesses like San Diego’s Vien Dong Supermarket […]
Angry pavers intentionally pushed asphalt up against doors of this Oklahoma gas station — trapping terrified owner inside. But she says she agreed to nothing. How to prevent a similar ordeal
An unexpected sales pitch paved the way to a terrifying ordeal for one gas station owner. According to Lisa Hoang of Moore, Oklahoma, she allegedly fell victim to an attempted extortion by a rogue paving crew. The confrontation happened when workers from Done Right Paving, based in Kalispell, Montana, allegedly dumped their extra asphalt across […]
I’m 61 and recently got laid off, but I’m not a prime candidate for employment at my age. I still want to work, but no one will hire me. What can I do?
We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Some or all links contained within this article are paid links. Getting laid off can be a harsh blow at any age. But at 61, it can be an extremely difficult thing. Even if you’re well qualified to do what […]
‘Any reduction in federal Medicaid spending would leave states with tough choices’: Musk’s taking the chainsaw to federal budget has experts sounding the alarm
Musician Cat Stevens (Yusuf) once ruefully sang that the first cut is the deepest, which explains why many Americans are bracing themselves for the fallout of Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) cutting of the federal budget. The world’s richest man wants to cut $1 trillion from the federal budget. In a […]
‘It was horrible’: Illinois man files $50K lawsuit against major retailer after ‘white-glove’ delivery escalates into 911 call — says he can’t believe he ‘was treated that way’ over furniture
Imagine spending nearly $18,000 on brand-new furniture, only to end up face down on the street, confronted by cops with guns drawn. That’s exactly what happened to Noah Jacob, a Naperville, Illinois, father who says a home delivery from Ashley Homestore turned into a nightmare. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved […]
