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Your Parent Gives One Child Power of Attorney — What Can the Other Siblings Do?

Your aging mother names your brother as her power of attorney, giving him authority to manage her finances if she needs help. At first, the...

Saving Advice · Oct 27

7 Things You Should Never Do After Receiving a Suspicious Bank Text

Your phone buzzes with a message that appears to come from your bank: “Fraud Alert: A $1,250 transaction was attempted on your account. Reply YES...

Saving Advice · Oct 27

7 Things Families Should Never Do With a Loved One’s Money After They Die

When a parent or spouse dies, financial decisions often become urgent at the worst possible time. There may be funeral expenses to cover, utility bills...

Saving Advice · Oct 26

That Text From Your Bank Looks Real — 7 Details Worth Checking Before You Click

Your phone buzzes with an alarming message: “Suspicious $847 transaction detected on your account. Click here immediately to prevent additional charges.” The text appears to...

Saving Advice · Oct 23

Your Parent Dies With Money in a Joint Bank Account — Who Actually Gets It?

Imagine your mother passes away with $75,000 sitting in a joint bank account that has both her name and yours on it. You assume the...

Saving Advice · Oct 22

AI Agents Are Accessing U.S. Bank Accounts Without Their Approval. Lenders Are Pushing Back.

Some automated assistants appear to be taking actions beyond users' instructions, prompting questions about account security and who bears responsibility when something goes wrong.

International Business Times · Oct 22

How Latinos Became America's Fastest Wealth Builders — and Why Federal Policy Could Reverse That Progress

NAHREP's 2026 report shows Latinos are America's fastest-growing wealth builders — but new federal policies are now standing in the way.

Latin Times · Oct 22

Your Spouse Dies and the Bills Keep Coming — Which Ones Are You Actually Responsible For?

Losing a spouse is devastating enough without opening the mailbox and finding credit card statements, medical bills, and collection notices demanding payment. For many surviving...

Saving Advice · Oct 21

OCC finds nine major banks engaged in debanking practices

In this week’s edition of Economy and Society:

Ballotpedia · Oct 21

Can Your Bank Close Your Account Without Telling You Why?

A bank can shut down your account, return your remaining balance, and leave you wondering what you did wrong. In many cases, federal law does not require the bank to explain its decision, even if you have paid your bills on time and never bounced a check.

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 21