New AI browsers read, click and summarize for you — but experts warn they’re vulnerable to dangerous ‘prompt injections.’ Here’s how to stay safe

New artificial intelligence-powered web browsers aim to change how we browse the web. Traditional browsers like Chrome or Safari display web pages and rely on users to click links, fill out forms and search for information. AI-powered browsers promise to take that work off your hands. These tools, such as Perplexity’s Comet or ChatGPT’s Atlas, […]

‘Doorstep taxes’ are now showing up on delivery orders in some states — here’s which states are using them (and what it means for online shoppers)

Many consumers in the U.S. are feeling the strain of higher costs on groceries, dining and everyday goods — and now some state and local governments are introducing an additional charge on top of existing delivery fees. As more households turn to on-demand services for convenience or necessity, lawmakers are exploring a new category of […]

Some employers are giving RTO workers the option to take a severance package instead — but there’s a major catch. Would you take it anyway?

So much for the Great Resignation and quiet quitting — it’s no longer an employee’s market. And that’s being reflected in return-to-office (RTO) policies and severance packages. Many companies started offering flexible work arrangements, including remote and hybrid options, during the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic. But now, many of these same companies are […]

Oregon man won ‘$5K a week forever’ in 2012, spent cash like he was set for life — but Publishers Clearing House went bankrupt. Now he might lose home

This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. An old TV commercial once promised, “Only Publishers Clearing House can make you so rich, so fast!” But, as some unlucky winners discovered this year, they can also make your fortune disappear just as quickly. That’s what happened to John Wyllie, […]

PSA: Talk to your parents and grandparents about fraud

Fraud is increasingly affecting Canadians, and seniors are among the most vulnerable. These scams can devastate not just a person’s finances, but a their sense of security and trust as well. In 2024, Canadians lost over $638 million to fraud, according to the Canadian Anti‑Fraud Centre (CAFC) (1). Families across the country are sharing painful stories […]

Millennial trio plans to profit off ‘authentic’ Malaysia properties they don’t own. Is it an ‘asset-light’ rental loophole or a risky hustle?

Maybe you have a business idea, but that business is too capital-intensive to get off the ground as a solo entrepreneur. An “asset-light” business model refers to entering into partnerships and outsourcing agreements to reduce a business’s need to own physical assets. Examples include Airbnb, which doesn’t own its properties, as well as Uber, which […]

Want to avoid headaches in retirement? Don’t overlook these time sensitive decisions — they sneak up fast and could cost thousands if ignored

Turning 65 brings a lot of new milestones, but it also brings time-sensitive decisions and deadlines you might not know about. Linda recently retired after a 40-year career and assumed she could sign up for supplemental health coverage whenever she wanted. She didn’t know about the one-time, six-month Medigap enrollment window tied to Medicare. Must […]