The pandemic’s financial difficulties have created ‘fertile ground’ for scammers and there’s now a tax credit for certain home improvements

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There’s Now a $500 Tax Credit for Heat Pumps, EV Chargers and These Home Improvements – EPA Extends Energy Star Program

Add electric vehicle chargers, heat pumps, smart thermostats and more to the list of energy-saving upgrades that qualify for a tax credit. Read more

Homeless man known as ‘Million Dollar’ was mastermind behind $500,000 Beverly Hills credit card scam that stole goods from Fendi, Gucci and others

Trace ‘Million Dollar’ Jones will serve four years for an elaborate identity theft scheme that earned him dozens of American Express cards. Read more

The pandemic’s isolation and financial hardship have created “breeding ground” for scammers, especially those selling crypto investments

According to a consumer advocacy organization, the median amount of money lost by victims of fraud is at its highest level in 10 years. Read more

Yes, your workplace is probably racist. Here’s how to start fixing it.

“It took a long time to build these systems and it will take a long time to tear them down,” says Y-Vonne Hutchinson, CEO of ReadySet. Read more

Chevy fans can predict these popular models will soon go electric

Chevrolet will build electric versions of two of its most popular SUVs, both of which are expected to hit the market in fall 2023. Learn more

What You Smell Is What You Get, and Other Reasons I Avoid Airbnb

Airbnb’s negatives so often outweigh the positives that more travelers, even backpackers, might want to reconsider Read more

I am 60 years old and a single mother. My 17 year old daughter has an intellectual disability. How can I make sure she is taken care of after I leave?

“We are focusing on life skills for her, but she will likely still need strong support and guidance in almost everything.” Read more

“The science on the benefits of cannabis is limited”: does the legalization of marijuana lead to an increase in tobacco consumption?

A new study has analyzed the relationship between recreational cannabis and tobacco amid growing public support for legal marijuana. Read more

My girlfriend lives with me and uses her apartment as a closet for $750 a month. She wants to officially move in and pay me $117 a month

“I consider the rent I get from my spare rooms as investment income, while she considers it something to offset my mortgage.” Read more

As Chicken Wing Prices Rise 26%, Will Super Bowl Parties Still Happen?

Overall costs increase by up to 14% for a full day of play Read more

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