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FTC will require hotel room and event ticket prices to show extra fees up front
The Federal Trade Commission said it will soon require hotels, vacation rental platforms and live event promoters to disclose any fees up front when they list prices.
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Memecoins like Fartcoin are riding Trump's victory to huge valuations. Experts say it may have only begun.
And yes, it has nevertheless tripled in value over the past week to a market capitalization of more than $700 million — about equal to those of Office Depot, Guess jeanswear, and the parent company of Steak N’ Shake.
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How to claim your Fortnite refund from the FTC
The Federal Trade Commission has announced it will issue refunds to nearly 630,000 Fortnite players after ruling that the maker of the popular video game, Epic Games, duped people “into making unwanted purchases.”
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You could get money after settlement says Epic Games unlawfully charged Fortnite players
Hundreds of thousands of U.S. players of the online video game Fortnite could be entitled to a refund after the Federal Trade Commission says users were unlawfully charged for “unwanted purchases.”
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‘Hawk tuah girl' Hailey Welch's crypto launch draws scrutiny
The social media sensation who lent her viral “hawk tuah” moment to a new digital coin is the face of the latest controversy centered around crypto.
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Why did Bitcoin surge to $100,000 for the first time?
The digital currency’s price has more than doubled in 2024, driven by a 40% increase since Donald Trump was elected president last month.
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Bitcoin tops $100,000 as monster 2024 rally reaches new heights
Bitcoin had been widely expected to reach $100,000 since the U.S. presidential election but investors sent it to this mark much sooner than expected.
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What to know ahead of Travel Tuesday to save on 2025 vacations
Black Friday is behind us and Cyber Monday will be too, which means everyone should be turning to Travel Tuesday, the day where deals on flights, attractions and hotels are expected to be cheaper. NBC10’s and T62’s Valeria Aponte Feliciano and the NBC10 Responds team have what you need to know to save.
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This ‘stepping stone' strategy helps parents boost their kids' credit score. Here's how it works
Adding a child as an authorized user to your credit card account can help jumpstart their credit history. But there can be risks, experts said.
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Looking to cut heating and energy costs this winter? Here's how
As temperatures continue to drop across the nation, here’s how you can save a little bit of money this winter season.
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Police warn counterfeit currency season is in ‘full bloom.' How to spot ‘washed' notes
Cleburne police said counterfeit bills have been passed at local retailers and restaurants, but that the concern this year is a spike in “washed” notes.
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These key 401(k) plan changes are coming in 2025. Here's what savers need to know
Starting in 2025, key 401(k) plan changes enacted via Secure 2.0 could make saving for retirement easier. Here’s what investors need to know.
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What is a ‘brushing' scam?
The U.S. Postal Service has warned about the scam in the past, which uses unexpected gifts delivered to a doorstep to lure victims.
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How women are breaking barriers in the sports betting space
With the U.S. sports betting industry experiencing unprecedented growth, here’s how women within the space are breaking barriers and creating a community.
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Social security recipients will see an increase in 2025 — and an extra check in November
While millions of retired Americans will soon see a 2.5% cost of living increase in their Social Security payments, additional Social Security checks might be in the mail for November, thanks to a calendar quirk.
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How a high school class helped this man build one of the largest Hispanic-owned financial firms in the country
Martin Cabrera’s career in investment banking began in high school with The Stock Market Game.
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Meet the founder of one of the largest Hispanic-owned financial firms in the US
Martin Cabrera had worked up a successful career in the investment banking industry when he decided to launch his own business.
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How this man built one of the biggest Hispanic-owned financial firms in the US
Martin Cabrera almost didn’t go into the investment banking industry. But a game he played in a high school class played a big role in convincing him to do so.
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This woman needs her side hustle to pay off her student loan debt
After earning her master’s degree, Nicole, a mother of two living in Los Angeles, realized that her full time job wouldn’t be enough to pay off her student debt, to cover her expenses and to start a family. She decided to revisit one of her childhood past times as an alternative to maintain her finances.
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You can now buy a $1,089 platinum bar from Costco—here's what to know before investing
Costco charges $1,089 for a 1-oz. bar of platinum on its website. But don’t invest in precious metals without knowing what you’re getting into, experts say.