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Pennsylvania Ranks 16th for Fraud Reports as Scams Surge Nationwide

Fraud continues to rise across the United States, and new data shows Pennsylvania remains firmly in the middle of the national rankings. A recent study analyzing Federal Trade Commission data found the state ranks 16th in the country for fraud reports per 100,000 residents. The findings highlight how widespread scams have become, with millions of…

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Her Parents Meant Well But it Still Cost Her Thousands

When she started her first real job, enrolling in the company’s 401(k) felt like one of those adult decisions that signals you’re doing something responsible. The paperwork was straightforward, the employer match was clearly explained, and it seemed like an easy way to begin building something for the future. But when she brought it up…

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January Inflation Data Is in. Here’s What it Means for Your Budget

If you’ve felt like your budget has been under constant attack for the past couple of years, you’re not imagining it. Between groceries, insurance, utilities, and just about everything else, prices climbed fast and left very little breathing room. Now economists say inflation may have cooled in January compared to the highs we saw last…

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She Opened a Massive Hospital Bill She Couldn’t Afford (and Refused to Accept it)

When her hospital bill arrived, she didn’t immediately feel angry. What she felt first was confusion, because the number staring back at her didn’t line up with what she had expected after insurance. She refreshed the insurance portal more than once, convinced something hadn’t processed yet, because the alternative meant admitting that she simply did…

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Caleb Hammer Called Her “The Dumbest Guest in Financial Audit History”

When Caleb Hammer opened this episode of Financial Audit, he didn’t bother with his usual buildup or polite framing. He called it what he believed it was almost immediately, saying this might be the dumbest guest he had ever had on the show, a claim that felt extreme until the conversation unfolded and made it…

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Why Caleb Hammer Calls Her the “Dumbest Guest in Financial Audit History”

When Caleb Hammer opened this episode of Financial Audit, he didn’t bother with his usual buildup or polite framing. He called it what he believed it was almost immediately, saying this might be the dumbest guest he had ever had on the show, a claim that felt extreme until the conversation unfolded and made it…