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'They have a lot of money to end up losing': Why criminals are choosing to commit gold bar scams 07/26/2024 02:43pm • The growing trend of gold bar scams raises questions, such as "What's in it for the crook?" And "How does it work?" Such scams have tricked more than a dozen people in Montgomery County, Maryland, alone, leading to losses topping $1 million in some cases. The scheme involves tricking victims into Philippine oil tanker sinks in Manila Bay, raising fears of a possible major spill near the capital 07/25/2024 08:48am • MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A Philippine oil tanker sank in Manila Bay early Thursday after encountering huge waves, leaving a crewman dead and 16 others rescued in a late-night operation by the coast guard. The force was also assessing whether the vessel was leaking oil — in what could be a majo One Tech Tip: To hide your internet activity or your IP address, use a virtual private network 07/25/2024 04:00am • LONDON (AP) — On the move and looking for an internet connection to check email or post a video to TikTok? It's tempting to jump onto the free Wi-Fi at the coffee shop or the shopping mall. But don't do it unless you've got protection. Using unsecured internet access can be risky. Hackers can secr What's the Difference Between Medicare and Medigap? 07/24/2024 08:00pm • When it's time to sign up for Medicare, you might find the process daunting from all the different options. Navigating through the sea of information is crucial, especially when distinguishing between original Medicare and Medigap. Four Parts of MedicareMedicare consists of four parts that provide a How to Find the Best Mortgage Lender: 10 Questions You Should Be Asking 07/24/2024 08:00pm • Taking out a mortgage is likely one of the biggest financial steps of your life. The application process involves sharing sensitive information about your finances. While mortgage rates and terms should factor into your decision, choosing a lender you trust is equally important. To find the best len 7 Best Monthly Dividend Stocks to Buy Now 07/24/2024 08:00pm • Two important components make up the total return of a stock or other investment. The first is price appreciation. If an investor buys stock shares at $100 and the market price goes up to $110 in a given time, say one year, that investor has achieved a 10% return. The second aspect of total return i eBay Breaks Up With American Express Over 'Unacceptably High Fees' 07/23/2024 08:00pm • Online auction giant eBay announced that, as of Aug. 17, American Express will no longer be accepted for payment. It cited "unacceptably high fees" as the reason for discontinuing acceptance of American Express cards. Customers of eBay can use other forms of payment, like Visa, Mastercard, Discover, What Is a Demand Deposit Account? 07/23/2024 08:00pm • A demand deposit account is an account at a bank, credit union or other financial institution that lets you use or withdraw money whenever you want, without notifying the financial institution ahead of time. Types of demand deposit accounts include checking accounts, savings accounts and money marke 9 Online Business Ideas 07/23/2024 08:00pm • According to the latest research, Brits work more from home than any other nationality. In fact, 44% work from home in some capacity, while 16% of the UK now work fully remote. Remote work brings many benefits, from a better work-life balance to less money spent on commuting. Running your own busine Visa's fiscal third-quarter profits rise 9% as payments become increasingly digital 07/23/2024 05:13pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Payment processing giant Visa Inc. said Tuesday that its fiscal third-quarter profits rose 9% on an adjusted basis, as it benefits from consumers and businesses moving their payments from cash to credit and debit cards. The San Francisco-based company said it earned $4.87 billion, South Korean tech giant Kakao's founder arrested in stock price manipulation case 07/23/2024 04:46am • SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean prosecutors said Tuesday they have arrested the founder of technology giant Kakao Corp. for alleged stock price rigging during his company’s takeover of a major K-pop agency last year. Kim’s arrest came after the Seoul Southern District Court approved an Internet outage latest | Airlines, businesses, border crossings hit by global tech disruption 07/19/2024 06:14pm • Businesses and governments worldwide experienced hours-long disruptions Friday as a widespread technology outage affected services across industries. Flights were grounded and numerous hospitals, small businesses and government offices were disrupted. At the heart of the massive disruption is Crowd Second Homes Need a Mix of Old and New to Make Them Cozy 07/18/2024 08:00pm • Real estate experts and reality TV stars Tom Postilio and Mickey Conlon know a thing or two about staging a home, so when it came to designing and decorating their own waterfront house, they did what felt natural: They blended the new with the old to make their recently constructed cottage feel like Amazon says this year's Prime Day was its biggest ever 07/18/2024 12:33pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon saw record sales for Prime Day this week as Prime members purchased more items than ever before, the company announced Thursday. The Seattle e-commerce giant, which does not disclose how much it earns during the popular discount event, also said “millions” of customers j How Does Citi Flex Plan Work? 07/17/2024 08:00pm • Citi Flex Plan is a service that lets Citi credit card holders tap into their line of credit in creative ways. With Citi Flex Pay, cardholders can split a large purchase into fixed monthly payments. With Citi Flex Loan, cardholders can borrow from their available credit but avoid a cash advance fee.