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CRYPTOCURRENCY GAINS MAINSTREAM ACCEPTANCE DESPITE ONGOING RISKS AND REGULATORY CONCERNS - It’s a modern-day gold rush where some people (mostly insiders) are getting incredibly rich, while many others have lost money. Consumer advocates warn that buying cryptocurrency is more akin to sports betting than investing.
CHECKBOOK'S EDITORS' FAVORITE WEBSITES & APPS - The editors and researchers at Checkbook use a variety of consumer-oriented websites and apps to get accurate and unbiased information. In this episode, we’ll highlight some of our favorites and why we find them to be valuable tools.
SCAM ALERT: FAKE LOAN APPROVAL ROBOCALLS - Identity thieves have found a new way to steal our personal financial information: By calling with an “update” on a loan you never applied for. They sound legit, but they’re not!
HOME INSURANCE CRISIS - Soaring premiums and inadequate claims payouts are prompting many homeowners to reduce their coverage or forgo it altogether, putting their most valuable financial asset at risk.
CLICK-TO-CANCEL RULE CANCELLED - A federal appeals court has blocked the Federal Trade Commission from enforcing its new consumer-friendly rule that prohibited companies from making it more difficult to cancel a subscription or membership than it was to sign up.
FEDERAL TAX CREDIT ON ELECTRIC VEHICLES COMING TO AN END - If you've been thinking about buying an electric vehicle, you might want to act soon. Congress eliminated the federal tax credits of up to $7,500 for a new EV and $4,000 for a used one as of September 30.
AVOID A HOTEL HORROR SHOW - Tips for booking a hotel room or vacation rental, so you don’t end up having a nightmarish experience. Plus, what to do if you wind up staying at the Bates Motel.
BUY NOW, PAY LATER - You see the offers everywhere, from companies such as Klarna and Affirm. BNPL financing is quick and convenient, but it can become a debt trap. Herb explains the smart way to use pay-later financing.
HIRING PAINTING PROS, STORE DIGITAL COUPON CHANGES - Tips on how to hire a painting professional who will do great work at a fair price. Also, Kroger makes it easier for customers to use digital coupons at some of its stores.
WHY PASSKEYS PROVIDE BETTER SECURITY THAN PASSWORDS - Even the best passwords are no match for today's international crime rings. Passkeys are encrypted digital keys that cannot be lost, stolen, or hacked.