There’s an online scam where the scammer acts as a secret middleman between unsuspecting shoppers and the good. Here’s how it works and what you should look out for. Created at: September 2, 2022 at 09:16PM
Free stuff from the Internet is likely too good to be true, and it could be a scam
Why even environmentalists are supporting nuclear power today
Environmentalists advocating for nuclear power have led a push to extend the operating life of Diablo Canyon, California’s last nuclear power plant. Japan and Germany consider similar extensions. Created at: August 30, 2022 at 06:34PM
Is it fair to forgive student loans? Examining 3 of the arguments of a heated debate
President Biden’s plan to forgive hundreds of billions of dollars in student debt will help millions – but it’s also raising concerns about inflation, economic fairness and college tuition costs. Created at: August 28, 2022 at 10:01AM
What to know if you’re hoping for student loan cancellation
NPR’s Sequoia Carrillo and Carolina Rodriguez of the Education Debt Consumer Assistance Program examine Biden’s announcement and help answer some questions about how this might actually work. Created at: August 26, 2022 at 09:14PM
Biden is canceling up to $10K in student loans, $20K for Pell Grant recipients
President Biden announced a sweeping effort to forgive up to $20,000 of federal student loan debt for Pell Grant recipients, and up to $10,000 for other qualifying borrowers. Created at: August 24, 2022 at 05:17PM
Biden is canceling up to $10K in student loans, $20K for Pell Grant recipients
President Biden announced a sweeping effort to forgive up to $20,000 of federal student loan debt for Pell Grant recipients, and up to $10,000 for other qualifying borrowers. Created at: August 24, 2022 at 05:03PM
You can get a $7,500 tax credit to buy an electric car, but it’s really complicated
The Biden administration’s climate and health care bill revamps the available tax credits for buyers of electric cars. Here’s what to know about how they work. Created at: August 22, 2022 at 10:00AM
Back-to-school stress is amplified by inflation affecting the cost of supplies
NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Tomicia Gray, a single mother in Charlotte, N.C., about the onerous cost of school supplies. Created at: August 21, 2022 at 01:15PM
The IRS will look into options to create a free tax filing system
Scott Simon talks with ProPublica’s Justin Elliott about a provision in the Inflation Reduction Act requiring the IRS to study free tax filing options for taxpayers. Created at: August 20, 2022 at 01:03PM
Over-the-counter hearing aids will bring relief, but with some confusion
A new FDA rule is being praised for making hearing aids more affordable. But Medicare doesn’t cover them, and neither do most insurance policies. Created at: August 17, 2022 at 08:08PM