Hot on the heels of Southwest Airlines’ two-for-one credit card deal, Amtrak has just launched a new promotion, the Valentine’s Buy-One-Get-One Free Sale, allowing companions to ride for free on most train routes. Here’s what you need to know.
The IRS has an effective tool for preventing identity theft, and it’s now available to all taxpayers: a six-digit PIN that prevents scammers from filing a fraudulent tax return using your Social Security number. Here’s how you can get your own now to use when you file your current tax return.
The companion pass—one of the most coveted perks from the Southwest Airlines’ Rapid Rewards program that allows a free “plus one” on flights—is up for grabs as part of a new welcome bonus for Chase consumer credit cards. Here’s what you need to know, along with other notable deals.
In a joint press conference earlier this week, Senator Chuck Schumer and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced that the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) will now reimburse low-income families for COVID-related funeral and burial costs.
Yesterday House Democrats released a draft of relief legislation that includes new details about the proposed $1,400 stimulus payments. There are currently no changes to the income threshold needed to qualify for the relief checks, and this time, dependents will receive the full amount. Here’s a summary of the…
Not all questions can be answered by a computer, especially when it comes to your taxes. But when you call the IRS, it can seem impossible to get an actual human to take your call. That’s been made worse in 2021, as the pandemic has further depleted the notoriously understaffed agency, which is also dealing with a…
Love it or hate it, there’s a decent chance that Amazon is part of your life in some way. Even those who managed to steer clear of it pre-pandemic may have found themselves in a position where they’re relying on the massive corporation to deliver supplies or food.
Gas-pump card skimming continues to be a concern during the pandemic, as fraudulent payment transactions jumped 23% year over year in 2020, according to Forbes. Here’s what you need to know about how the scam works, and why you should avoid paying with a debit card when fueling up.
Yesterday we told you about the free medium fries (with purchase of at least $1) on Fridays at McDonald’s. Today, we’re back with another fast food deal—this time courtesy of everyone’s favorite pigtailed ginger. From now through February 21st, you can get a free junior bacon cheeseburger at Wendy’s when you make any…
Thinking about buying someone flowers for Valentine’s Day? You better hurry, because prices only get more expensive the closer you get to Feb. 14.
If you got a “Notice CP21C” from the IRS suggesting your stimulus payments were going to be used to pay off existing tax debt, don’t be alarmed, the letter was sent in error. The IRS won’t be garnishing your payment, whether you’ve received the check already or plan to claim the rebate as part of your tax return.
Keeping up with what day of the week it is has been a challenge, and everyone has their own methods for dealing with that: For some, it’s a fancy app, for others, it’s a good old-fashioned paper calendar or planner. But for those motivated by fast food, McDonald’s has an offer to help us mark the passage of time. From…
The next time you get a medical bill in the mail, it’s worth the phone call to find out if you actually have to pay it, or if it was billed to you in error. When it comes to medical bills, mistakes are more common than you think.
If the thought of negotiating the fees for a new car at a dealership makes you break out in hives, remember that research is your best friend. Before you shop, know which fees you have to pay, which ones you can negotiate, and which ones you can avoid altogether.
A new CFPB report says that some mortgage lenders have failed to follow the law on mortgage forbearance during COVID. Lenders have misled borrowers about their rights, imposed unauthorized penalties, and wrongfully evicted tenants. Here’s what you need to know, and how to report an unscrupulous lender.
People are watching a lot of streaming TV—the average person subscribes to five streaming services—but more and more of us are also becoming “hit and run” subscribers, cancelling at least one service in the last six months, according to Deloitte. Part of this is cost-related—all those monthly fees and up. Plus, why…
Let’s say you’re angry with Robinhood after they unexpectedly restricted the trading of “memestocks” last week, or maybe the app is too gamified for your comfort, or perhaps you’re simply looking for an brokerage platform offering more features or research information—here’s a look at some stock trading app…
Free coffee alert! Dunkin’ is offering a medium hot coffee with any purchase, every Monday in February—the only catch is that you have to be signed up for their DD Perks loyalty program. And that’s not your only opportunity to score free java this month.
Vowing to “undo the damage Trump has done,” President Biden has signed an executive order that opens a 90-day Affordable Care Act special enrollment period for people to sign up for health insurance.
As more people receive the vaccine, we’re also seeing more of them post photos of their vaccine cards to social media. After all that waiting, it makes sense to celebrate and share the news—but the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is now warning people not to post photos of their vaccine cards online, as it will lead to…
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