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Wells Fargo has agreed to pay $56.85 million to settle a class‑action lawsuit that claims some customers’ credit scores were harmed during the COVID‑19 pandemic. The bank did not admit wrongdoing but agreed to the settlement after a lawsuit claimed it violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act by improperly reporting mortgage forbearances, which allows borrowers … Read more

This week is National Random Acts of Kindness Week, and if you’re in need of some kindness, a pep-talk line that includes nuggets of wisdom from elementary school students from kindergarten to sixth grade could help. The Peptoc Hotline embodies the spirit of kindness to others and to yourself. In 2022, artists and educators Jessica … Read more

A major labor union is working to put a new wealth tax proposal in front of Californians in November. But the proposal would only actually impact a small few — billionaires. The California Billionaire Tax Act is a one-time tax that, if realized, would unlock revenue from the wealthiest in the state to support a … Read more

Ready-to-eat chicken fried rice sold at Trader Joe’s stores across the United States is being recalled due to possible glass contamination, according to a notice shared on the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service website. Ajinomoto Foods North America, an Oregon-based food manufacturer, notified the FSIS after receiving customer complaints. Four customers reported finding glass … Read more

The landmark Supreme Court ruling that struck down many of President Donald Trump’s import tariffs could yield savings for consumers in the coming months, economists say. But the savings might evaporate if Trump enacts a new round of import taxes, as he vowed to do in an impassioned news conference hours after the high court … Read more

Cue up the spy music and strap on your jewelry thief gear. Did you know that the most expensive diamond in the world, often called the Mountain of Light diamond, weighs over 105 carats?  It’s hard to think of a diamond so big, especially when we’re used to seeing the largest ones on the fingers … Read more

Is PrizeRebel a legitimate site? Will I get paid after my work? These are the questions I wondered about this survey site that I’ve been hearing about, so I had to try PrizeRebel for myself. To sum it up, PrizeRebel is a 100% legitimate site that has paid users over 16 million in cash and rewards … Read more

Need extra cash, even though you’re already budgeting and saving? I get it—life throws curveballs. Maybe you’ve got a bill coming up or want to stash some money for something big (Hawaii sounds nice right about now). But falling behind on bills isn’t an option, and an extra $4,000 in the next few weeks would … Read more

When I first started looking into personal loans with a credit score under 600, I figured I was out of luck. Every bank I checked basically told me the same thing: come back when your score is higher. But after doing a ton of research (and actually applying to a few lenders myself), I found … Read more

If you walk down the aisle of any bookstore or scroll through an app store, you will see hundreds of products promising to keep your mind sharp. For years, scientists have viewed these claims with skepticism, noting that while doing crossword puzzles makes you better at crossword puzzles, it rarely helps your brain function in … Read more