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Two Florida Men Sentenced in $34.8 Million Medicare Scheme That Sent Unneeded Braces to Beneficiaries
Two Florida men have been sentenced to federal prison for a $34.8 million Medicare fraud conspiracy involving medically unnecessary orthotic…
Could You Have More Debt Than Your Credit Report Shows? The Fed Says BNPL Creates a Blind Spot
Most pay-in-four BNPL loans still aren’t reported to major credit bureaus, according to the Federal Reserve. That means your credit…
Payment Processor Nuvei Agrees to Pay $4.85 Million Over FTC Tech Support Scam Allegations
Nuvei has agreed to pay $4.85 million to settle FTC allegations that the payment processor provided services to deceptive merchants,…
38 Investment Firms Were Accused of Faking Their Legitimacy—7 Ways Investors Can Check Before Sending Money
The SEC accused 38 entities of using false filings to appear legitimate to U.S. investors. Verify registration, contact information, and…
7 Social Security Numbers Retirees Should Know Before 2027 COLA Season Begins
The 2027 Social Security COLA hasn’t been finalized, although current estimates point to a potentially larger increase than 2026. Several…
FinCEN Expands Reporting Rules for $1,000 Cash Transactions at Border Money Services Businesses
Certain money services businesses in designated Texas and New Mexico ZIP codes must report cash transactions from $1,000 through $10,000…
These States Still Have Laws That Can Make Adult Children Pay for a Parent’s Care
Filial responsibility laws remain on the books in numerous states, although they’re rarely enforced and the rules vary widely. Families…
7 Medicare Fraud Red Flags Seniors Should Watch for After CMS Blocked $1.6 Billion in Payments
CMS says enforcement actions have stopped more than $1.6 billion in potentially improper Medicare laboratory payments. Unfamiliar tests, equipment, providers,…
Can Magnesium Lower Blood Sugar? Here’s What the Research Actually Shows
Research suggests magnesium supplements may modestly improve certain blood sugar measures in some people with diabetes or prediabetes. Experts say…
IRS Tasks You Can Now Handle Online Instead of Calling
Many routine IRS tasks no longer require a phone call. Taxpayers can use IRS online services to check balances, make…
