• Americans See Money in Bank Accounts Increase

    As the Federal Reserve opted against cutting interest rates and kept them consistent at 5.25 percent to 5.5 percent, Americans' saving accounts are growing at unprecedented levels.The Fed has levied one of the highest interest rates in more than a decade as inflation remains stubborn. But one side effect of the rates is that Americans' bank account money is soaring in savings interest.: Compare the Best High-Yield Savings Accounts to Grow Your SavingsSavers last year made $315.4 billion in...

  • I'm a tech expert here is how to recover a hacked Facebook account

    Tech expert Kim Komando helps someone regain access to their Facebook. Komando also advices what to do when someone's phone was stolen. Join 509,000 people who get Tech Expert

  • Board of Education progressing with 'Accreditation and Accountability Redesign'

    (The Center Square) — The Virginia Board of Education recently reviewed takeaways from 15 listening sessions it hosted as part of its “Accreditation and Accountability Redesign.” “Virginia is one of the few states that continues to combine an accreditation and accountability system,” said Todd Reid, assistant superintendent of strategic communications for the state’s Department of Education. “Combining these systems into one measurement makes it virtually impossible to really...

  • The Real Reason You Struggle With Accountability — and What You Can Do to Master It

    Uncover how to stop sabotaging your own success, and discover practical steps to mastering accountability.

  • Accountability needed after charges dropped against AL journalists

    Charges have finally been dropped against Atmore News journalist Don Fletcher and publisher Sherry Digmon, who were unlawfully arrested for reporting on an investigation of a school board's handling of COVID funds. Escambia County Sheriff's Office Almost six months ago, the arrests of Alabama reporter Don Fletcher and newspaper publisher Sherry Digmon made national headlines. Last week, charges that Fletcher and Digmon broke the law by reporting on a grand jury subpoena...

  • Danish streaming platform to block account sharing

    Denmark’s streaming service Viaplay is to follow in the footsteps of international competitors Netflix and Disney by blocking subscribers from sharing their passwords.

  • How to boost your bank account, mobile wallet security

    Cybercriminals are constantly devising new ways to exploit vulnerabilities and steal sensitive information. DANIEL ADAJI outlines ways to safeguard your bank account and mobile wallet. In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the importance of robust mobile wallet security cannot be overstated. With the surge in the use of digital wallets, there has been a corresponding Read More

  • Three 'Hidden Costs' of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)

    HSAs offer valuable tax benefits, but the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says hidden costs can erode those advantages.

  • Trump Media's accountant is charged with "massive fraud" by the SEC

    BF Borgers, the independent accounting firm for Trump Media & Technology Group, is facing allegations of "massive fraud" from the Securities and Exchange Commission, which on Friday claimed the auditor ran a "sham audit mill" that put investors at risk. The SEC said Borgers has been shut down, noting that the company agreed to a permanent suspension from appearing and practicing before the agency as accountants. The suspension is effective immediately. Additionally, BF Borgers agreed to pay a...

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    Helldivers 2 Shoots Itself in the Foot With PlayStation Account Requirement

    Sony had a surprise hit when it released Helldivers 2 earlier this year. But now the online shooter is facing a mutiny among PC users since they’ll soon be required to create a PlayStation Network account to access the game. “I bought this game on Steam with the intention of playing it on Steam. I do not now nor will I ever have a PlayStation account,” wrote one angry user on Steam, where Helldivers 2 is facing a surge of negative reviews.  The wave of negative reviews on Steam for...

  • New Mexicans should check bank accounts after healthcare cyberattack

    SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The state's Office of the Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) says New Mexicans should check their bank accounts for suspicious activity. The state said New Mexicans could have been impacted by a cyberattack on Change Healthcare. The company handles roughly half of all medical claims in the U.S., OSI says. On February 21, []

  • Microsoft finally lets users sign into accounts with passkeys

    Microsoft has rolled out support for passkeys to all consumer accounts, allowing users to log into services without using a password. Microsoft passkey support Passkeys are slowly growing in popularity with services, since they offer a secure way to authenticate a user. Already a supporter of the passkey standard, Microsoft is now bringing support for it to all consumer Microsoft accounts. The change, introduced on May 2, means users can add a passkey to their Microsoft account....