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Thursday, December 11, 2025

By Guest Contributor Thursday, December 11, 2025

Is December a good time to buy a car?

Shopping Tips (StatePoint) Buying a car is one of life’s bigger financial decisions—and timing can make all the difference. But according to auto experts at Wells Fargo, the best time to buy a car isn’t about chasing seasonal sales or waiting for tax credits. It’s about being prepared before the need becomes urgent. “It’s just a reality that […]

Sunday, April 13, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, April 13, 2025

Social Security Administration announces changes to filing a claim

The Social Security Administration announces changes to its claim-filing procedure. Starting Monday, April 14, new anti-fraud tools will kick in when someone attempts to file a claim over the phone. The technology will reportedly analyze patterns and anomalies within a person’s account. If irregularities are detected, the person will be asked to continue the claim in person, where proof […]

Thursday, March 20, 2025

By Public News Service Thursday, March 20, 2025

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau cuts put Americans at risk

Eric Galatas, producer, Colorado News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. Americans with low bank balances would be on the hook for an extra $225 a year if Congress voted to roll back a new rule that would cap overdraft fees to $5. Some of these fees had been as high as $35. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, […]