The controversy of Tim Tebow & LifeSurge Christian star is taking heat over Life Surge, but dozens of celebs lent credibility to questionable financial org Salon · Sep 26
Hearing Aids, Dental Work and Glasses: 7 Health Costs Medicare Beneficiaries May Still Need to Budget For Medicare can take a major healthcare expense off a retiree’s shoulders, but enrolling doesn’t mean every medical bill suddenly disappears. Original Medicare has notable gaps,... Saving Advice · Sep 26
Millions of Amazon Prime customers could start getting automatic refunds right now Payments are part of a landmark $2.5 billion agreement resolving allegations that Amazon enrolled consumers in Prime without explicit consent The Independent UK · Sep 26
A 12% “No-Risk” Pitch: The Five Questions That Expose It Before Your Money Is Locked Up A 12% return with “no risk” sounds like the sort of financial offer that deserves a closer look, not an immediate deposit. The return itself does not prove that an investment is fraudulent, but the combination of a high promised return and zero-risk language should put a serious pause between… The Free Financial Advisor · Sep 26
Yes, an HOA Can Lien Your Paid-Off House — And in Some States Foreclose Over a $300 Fee Paying off the mortgage does not necessarily make a house free from every claim against it. If the property belongs to a homeowners association, unpaid assessments can create a lien even after the bank has disappeared from the picture. Clever Dude · Sep 26
U.S. Bond yields hit a 20-year high. What does it mean for common Americans? Long-term yields also mostly continued to climb this week despite another Treasury buyback operation, an intervention the government said is aimed at addressing liquidity in the Treasury market. The Economic Times · Sep 26
8 Moves Retirees Should Reconsider After the Fed’s September Rate Decision The Federal Reserve raised its target federal funds rate by a quarter percentage point on September 16, putting the target range at 3.75% to 4%. The move matters for retirees because interest rates can influence cash yields, bond prices, borrowing costs, and the income available from safer parts of a… The Free Financial Advisor · Sep 26
Lending Your Parents Money: The 5 Traps That Cost You Your Mortgage Approval, Your Tax Refund And The Relationship Lending money to Mom or Dad can feel completely different from lending money to anyone else, which is exactly why normal financial safeguards often disappear. Yet lending your parents money can affect your savings, mortgage application, taxes, and family relationships long after the immediate emergency passes. Everybody Loves Your Money · Sep 26
What went wrong with Amazon Prime that led to a $2.5 billion FTC settlement? Here’s what eligible customers can actually receive Amazon Prime FTC settlement refunds: The Federal Trade Commission just forced a massive recalculation of how much digital friction a company can legally use. Amazon is now distributing the next wave of a $2.5 billion settlement reached in 2025. The agency claimed Amazon enrolled users in Prime without clear consent… The Economic Times · Sep 26
High speed rail service, connecting Miami and Orlando, reportedly prepares for bankruptcy after nearly 200 deaths linked to its trains On average a person is killed by a Brightline train once every 13 days. We Got This Covered · Sep 26
The comedians turning AI anxiety into punchlines: ‘It’s so good, it’ll completely alter our grasp on reality’ Across videos, standup and cartoons, humorists are skewering big tech’s attempt to make AI ubiquitous and inevitable The Guardian - US · Sep 25
Fed's Tom Barkin, a former McKinsey CFO, says the 'AI Apocalypse' hasn't arrived The Richmond Fed president says companies are investing heavily in AI to boost productivity, but strong earnings are keeping them from making deep cuts to their workforces. Fortune · Sep 25
About 51,000 Recliner Battery Packs Sold on Amazon Recalled for Fire Risk as Power Bank Maker Reverses Course About 51,000 Blue Cactus recliner battery packs sold on Amazon are being recalled due to fire risk, along with NEWDERY power banks. How to check yours. Medical Daily · Sep 26
Lennar Shares Jumped After Berkshire Hathaway Increased Its Position. How Investors Should View the Move. Lennar shares jumped about 6% after Berkshire disclosed a $212.38 million purchase that lifted its stake above 10%. Barchart · Sep 25
International Business Times · Sep 25 U.S. Orders For Chinese Goods Jumped Ahead Of Trump-Xi Summit. The Rebound Caught Researchers By Surprise. The pickup came as Washington and Beijing continued trade talks and President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington this week.
The Times of India · Sep 25 Michigan CEO who posted AI photo of family members wearing ‘Lake America’ sweatshirts loses job; she says it was just for fun, not a political message A Michigan credit union CEO whose AI-generated photograph of her family wearing “Lake America” sweatshirts went viral during a trip to Canada is no longer with the organization. Michigan borders Canada and the company did not risk upsetting the neighbor.
Medical Daily · Sep 25 About 25,000 Aitjunz Eight-Drawer Dressers Sold Online Recalled Over Tip-Over Danger to Children, with Free Fix Offered About 25,073 Aitjunz dressers sold on Amazon, Wayfair, Temu, and Walmart can tip over onto children. Check the SKU, anchor it, and get the free kit.
Barchart · Sep 25 Is Huntington Ingalls Stock Underperforming the Dow? Huntington Ingalls has lagged behind the Dow over the past year, and analysts remain moderately bullish about the stock’s outlook.
Barchart · Sep 25 Soybeans Falling Back on Little News Following Trump/Xi Meeting Soybeans are facing pressure following lack of news on the US/China talks on Thursday, with contracts down 15 to 17 cents. Futures were down fractionally to 4 cents across most contracts on Thursday, as news on the US/China front was quiet. Open interest was up 4,706 contracts. The cmdtyView national...
Medical Daily · Sep 25 About 48,400 Kesyup Mattresses Sold on Amazon Recalled for Failing Federal Flammability Rules, Posing Fire Risk to Sleepers CPSC says about 48,405 Kesyup mattresses sold on Amazon fail federal fire rules. Check the label, stop using it, and follow the refund steps.
International Business Times · Sep 25 Consumer Sentiment Keeps Dropping. It Reached a Four Month Low In Late September. The University of Michigan index showed a 15% decline compared to January.
Barchart · Sep 25 How Is Federal Realty Investment Trust’s Stock Performance Compared to Other REITs? Although Federal Realty has lagged its industry peers over the past year, Wall Street remains cautiously optimistic about the stock’s outlook.
The Economic Times · Sep 25 Kobe Bryant invested $6 million in BodyArmor in 2014; years later, his stake was worth around $400 million In 2014, Kobe Bryant made a bold $6 million investment in BodyArmor, establishing himself as a pivotal figure in the brand's success. By 2021, Coca-Cola recognized BodyArmor's worth, purchasing the company for an impressive $5.6 billion, generating a staggering 67-fold return on Bryant's investment. His strategic marketing contributions accelerated BodyArmor's…
International Business Times UK · Sep 25 Flock Workers Have Seven Days to Accept 'Generous' Severance as Customers Cut Ties With the $8B Surveillance Firm Flock Safety's 2nd October buyout deadline nears as government customers leave, camera vandalism rises, and backlash over its surveillance technology fuels layoff fears.
The Independent UK · Sep 25 Billionaire Walmart heiress Alice Walton’s wealth grew $33B last year. She is using it to build a tuition-free medical school The Alice L. Walton School of Medicine’s second cohort brought enrollment to 96 students this fall, with its first class set to graduate in 2029