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Smoke and carbon-monoxide alarms sold on Amazon are being recalled because they can fail to warn of a fire
Combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors sold exclusively through Amazon are being recalled after regulators found the devices can fail to sound an alarm during...
Molina Health will pay $319 to $638 with no proof to people who got wrong-number robocalls, if they file by July 6
People who received unwanted robocalls from Molina Healthcare on the wrong number can collect between $319 and $638 per claim without providing any proof of...
Ready-to-eat chicken Caesar wraps are under a federal health alert over possible Listeria
Federal food safety inspectors flagged FRESH SEASONS Kitchen Chicken Caesar Wraps for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, prompting a public health alert for products produced on...
Hyundai is recalling 96,000 Tucson SUVs whose dashboard can go dark while driving
Hyundai is recalling roughly 96,000 Tucson SUVs after federal regulators flagged a software defect that can blank out the entire instrument cluster while the vehicle...
Fidelity Investments will pay data-breach victims $100, or up to $5,000 with proof, before a July 27 deadline
Customers of Fidelity Investments whose personal data was exposed during a three-day breach in August 2024 now face a deadline to file claims for payments...
Amana is recalling air conditioners and heat pumps that can catch fire when off
Amana packaged terminal air conditioners and heat pumps equipped with DigiAir modules can overheat and catch fire even when the units are switched off, prompting...
About 800,000 Duke Health patients can claim part of a $3.74 million privacy settlement if they used the MyChart app, before an August 16 deadline
Roughly 800,000 Duke Health patients who logged into the MyChart portal face an August 16 deadline to file claims in a $3.74 million privacy settlement....
Shimano agreed to an $11.5 million federal penalty after bike cranksets that can crack mid-ride caused fractures and crashes
Shimano will pay $11.5 million to settle federal charges that it knowingly sat on reports of cranksets cracking apart beneath riders, a failure that left...
Nonprofit hospitals are required by law to offer charity care, and many will wipe out bills for patients under set income limits
Patients earning below certain income limits can have their entire hospital bill erased, not as a favor, but because federal and state laws require nonprofit...
How To Lower My Car Insurance Premium This Year
Key Takeaways Introduction This is an effective way of doing more with your personal finances and less with your monthly expenses if you’re looking to...
How To File A Home Insurance Claim After Storm Damage
Key Takeaways Introduction A house can suffer from a great deal of damage from a storm, including roof leaks, water damage, broken windows and structural...
How To Choose A Medicare Advantage Plan
Key Takeaways Introduction When seniors select a Medicare Advantage plan, they can easily compare coverage plans, prescription coverage, provider networks, and monthly costs. Medicare Advantage...
How To Compare Life Insurance Quotes Online Safely
Key Takeaways Introduction When people compare life insurance quotes online they will be able to assess the options for coverage, premiums and the credibility of...
State Farm will pay $15.5 million to shortchanged Arkansas totaled-car claimants
Arkansas drivers who had their vehicles totaled by State Farm and received less than fair value for those cars stand to collect a share of...
Bell Ambulance will pay $90, or up to $5,000 for proven losses, to data-breach victims who file by June 29
Nearly 237,830 people who were transported or treated by Bell Ambulance, Inc. now face a tight deadline to file claims for cash payments tied to...
Your car quietly sends driving data to brokers who sell it to insurers, and you can shut it off in the settings
Millions of GM vehicle owners had their precise driving behavior collected through OnStar and funneled to consumer reporting agencies that feed insurance pricing models, all...
Were you a Cardiovascular Consultants patient? A $3.85 million breach settlement is paying cash
Patients of Cardiovascular Consultants may be eligible for cash payments from a $3.85 million settlement tied to a health data breach. The case involves allegations...
How much homeowners insurance coverage do I actually need
Key Takeaways Introduction Homeowners insurance will cover the structure of a home and the personal property and financial assets that are within it following a...
What Does Renters Insurance Actually Cover
Key Takeaways Introduction Renters insurance is a policy that shields renters against financial damages to their personal property, liabilities and costs for temporary living expenses...