Latest articles by Ben Demers
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Why Used Car Prices Are Rising After Months of Declines
The CPI report showed used car prices went up. Here's what happened.
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Biden Proposes New Rule to Help When Flights Get Canceled or Delayed
President Joe Biden and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg proposed new rules to require airlines pay passengers when flights are canceled or delayed.
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New Warning About Scams On Facebook and Instagram
The social media giant Meta said ChatGPT fraud is being directed at users on its popular platforms – and across the internet.
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Who's Better at Stock Picking: Human Traders or Computers?
A new study on stock trading at the New York Stock Exchange evaluates human vs. robot investing outcomes.
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Home Prices Falling Rapidly in 5 Popular Housing Markets
New Redfin data on U.S. home prices shows that costs are finally retreating and buyers paying less than last year in coveted markets.
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Americans' Savings Now Exceed $1 Trillion. Here's How to Maximize Your Returns
Savings accounts are growing across the U.S., in a strong rebound from last year. How can savers get the most bang for their buck?
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Did Tweets Help Crash Silicon Valley Bank? Paper Shows New Risks
A new study on Silicon Valley Bank's demise links depositor flight and stock crash with Twitter mentions.
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Where AI Can Save Businesses the Most Money
Although there are concerns about AI, it could also help businesses work more effectively, especially in certain industries.
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Major Hyundai Recall of Nearly 570,000 Vehicles for Fire Risk
Hyundai recalls several popular models for electrical short danger and windshield wiper failure.
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Tired of Scam Text Messages? The FCC Cracks Down
New scam text message rules from the FCC require carriers to block texts from bad numbers and protect consumers.
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Ford and Honda Recall Nearly 2 Million Vehicles. Is Yours Affected?
Ford and Honda have recalled models including the popular F-150, CR-V and Accord for issues with brakes, wipers and more.
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Can Money Buy Happiness? New Research Settles Age-Old Debate
Does more money mean a happier life? Leading Princeton and UPenn researchers revisited the eternal question and reached a surprising conclusion.
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Tax Scam: IRS Warns Taxpayers Against Filing False W-2 Info
Scams A new tax scam on social media advises lying on your W-2 to falsely claim credits and bigger refunds.
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Scams Cost Consumers $8.8 Billion in 2022 — The Top Five Frauds
Scams and frauds jumped to shocking new highs last year. Learn the top five types, and use our tips to protect yourself.
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New Cars Are More Expensive Than Ever, As Used Car Prices Keep Sliding
New car options under $25K drop to a mere 10 models as carmakers push luxury. Meanwhile, used car prices have fallen for four straight months. Buyers take note.
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Struggling LastPass Suffers New Data Breach. Is Your Account at Risk?
Hackers stole critical LastPass corporate secrets after previously obtaining the most sensitive customer data, including users' entire password vaults.
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Netflix Losing Streaming Dominance to Disney Plus, HBO Max, Apple TV Plus
Netflix has lost a giant slice of its mindshare to competitors in recent years, leading to big changes — and opportunities — for subscribers.
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Mortgage Denials Spike Among Seniors. Here's How to Boost Your Approval Chances
A new mortgage study shows that older Americans, especially those over 70, aren’t being paranoid about increased mortgage loan denials.
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Beware Fake Disney Plus Emails That Steal Your Bank Information
Fake Disney Plus billing messages enable scammers to access your bank account and drain your funds.
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Romance Scams to Beware — Signs of a Scammer at Work
People seeking love and connection are attractive targets for fraudsters. Avoid these romance scams that prey on your best intentions.
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Crypto Hackers Stole a Record $3.8 Billion in 2022. Don't Be Next.
Cybercriminals stole a historic amount of crypto last year — a growing trend that puts every cryptocurrency investor at risk. The biggest hacks and how to protect yourself.
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Home Prices Declined the Most in These 10 U.S. Cities in 2022
Home prices fell by amounts not seen in years in several major metro areas.
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Banking Scams: Beware Fraudsters Impersonating Your Bank
Scams — and the criminals behind them — are getting more creative in separating victims from their money.
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T-Mobile Data Breach: You Could Claim Up to $25K — But You'll Need to Do it Soon
More than 76 million T-Mobile customers can claim part of a $350 million payout, after a huge data breach of personal information.
