Work & Money
AT&T customers impacted by data breaches in 2019 and 2024 now have additional time to file for a portion of the company’s $177 million class-action settlement. These breaches exposed sensitive personal details, including Social Security numbers, call and text logs, dates of birth, and home addresses. AT&T established two separate settlement funds to compensate affected […]
As the holiday season approaches, many people are on the hunt for extra income, and scammers know it. According to the Better Business Bureau (BBB), hundreds of people have already reported receiving fake job offers via text messages this year. These messages often look legitimate, but they’re designed to steal your personal information or money. […]
Nearly 42 million Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could see their food benefits cut off or reduced in November if the federal funding gap continues. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the government won’t have enough money to cover full SNAP payments unless Congress or the administration steps in soon. […]
Amazon agreed to a $2.5 billion settlement after the Federal Trade Commission accused the company of misleading customers into Prime memberships and making cancellations difficult. The company will pay a $1 billion civil penalty and return $1.5 billion to affected consumers, the FTC announced Thursday. The deal came just days after the trial started in […]
From July to August, the unemployment rate for Black workers increased from 7.2% to 7.5% — the highest it’s been since October 2021. Even as 260,000 Black workers found jobs during that time, the numbers show the job market is still uneven. The situation is even tougher for young Black workers. Their unemployment rate jumped […]
Six co-workers who call themselves “The Money Team” are celebrating after scoring a $100,000 Powerball prize. The group includes Dwane Heyward of Georgetown, South Carolina; Keshia Gary of Southern Pines; Thomasine Hairston of Bennettsville, South Carolina; Saad Pressley of Rockingham; Genesis McLaurin of Hamlet; and Kaprise McLean of Laurinburg. They’ve made a tradition of pooling […]
As summer heats up with concerts, festivals, and pop-up events, scammers are looking to profit from the excitement. With more people trying to score tickets to see their favorite artists or attend themed experiences, fraudulent websites and social media posts are being used to sell fake tickets or advertise events that don’t even exist. Young […]
I had the pleasure of speaking with Enovia Bedford on K97.5, an award-winning entrepreneur, market strategist, and North Carolina’s Grow with Google Coach. With over 15 years of experience in branding and partnerships, Enovia now helps small business owners, solopreneurs, and creatives tap into Grow with Google’s free tools and workshops. She also founded VettDeck, […]
If your credit score recently took a hit, you’re not alone. Millions of Americans are seeing their credit scores plummet now that the federal government has resumed collecting on student loans. After a three-year pause during the pandemic, the U.S. Department of Education officially restarted the debt collection process. Borrowers who have gone 90 days […]
Drivers across multiple states, including North Carolina, are being warned about a convincing new scam text impersonating the DMV. The text message claims to be from the North Carolina DMV and warns recipients of unpaid traffic tickets or toll charges. It threatens penalties, including suspension of vehicle registration and driving privileges for 30 days if […]
Durham Public Schools will host a job fair this Saturday, April 13th from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Family Dollar and Dollar Tree plan to close 1,000 stores after grappling with inflation and profit challenges.