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Author: Susan Tompor

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How sharing Facebook post about lost pet could put you, friends at risk of scam

April 20, 2023Susan TomporComments Off on How sharing Facebook post about lost pet could put you, friends at risk of scam

Anyone who loves pets might readily share a Facebook post about a missing cat or dog. But scammers know how to pull all sorts of tricks.

Money

Companies can deduct full cost of business meals on 2022 tax returns

January 29, 2023Susan TomporComments Off on Companies can deduct full cost of business meals on 2022 tax returns

Many businesses could deduct the entire cost of meals and beverages in 2021 and 2022, thanks to a temporary break. Now we go back to the old rules.

Money

Tax season 2023: What exactly is the mileage rate? There’s more than one.

January 27, 2023Susan TomporComments Off on Tax season 2023: What exactly is the mileage rate? There’s more than one.

Mileage reimbursement for business isn’t as easy as it used to be — and tax season in 2023 has yet another new twist on mileage rates for business.

Money

Scammers pretend to be from your bank to drain your savings

January 5, 2023Susan TomporComments Off on Scammers pretend to be from your bank to drain your savings

Consumers are warned to watch out for scammers impersonating their bank. But will they get more protection in 2023 with a change in rules?

Money

Gift card scams: How to check your balance and get money back if it’s zero

December 27, 2022Susan TomporComments Off on Gift card scams: How to check your balance and get money back if it’s zero

Gift card scams are more common than you may think. If you received a gift card this holiday season be sure to check its balance as soon as possible

Money

How much is that boxer puppy online? Beware of puppy scams that can ruin your Christmas

December 19, 2022December 19, 2022Susan TomporComments Off on How much is that boxer puppy online? Beware of puppy scams that can ruin your Christmas

Searching for a pet online is as common as searching for a sweater. But consumers are warned of puppy scams, fake websites and outrageous fees.

Money

Frivolous spending is easy place to cut back this holiday season

November 19, 2022Susan TomporComments Off on Frivolous spending is easy place to cut back this holiday season

Hearing more forecasts of a recession in 2023, even a mild one, can give shoppers more reason to avoid high cost credit card debt and big spending.

Money

Federal student loan borrowers need to plan ahead if payments restart in January

October 30, 2022Susan TomporComments Off on Federal student loan borrowers need to plan ahead if payments restart in January

Student loan debt relief, and the legal challenges, are top of mind. But consumers need to review how they’d resume making payments in 2023, too.

Money

Taxpayers alarmed by IRS notice asking them to resend their 2020 returns. Is it a scam?

January 28, 2022Susan TomporComments Off on Taxpayers alarmed by IRS notice asking them to resend their 2020 returns. Is it a scam?

For taxpayers, it’s unsettling to get an IRS notice when you did everything by the book. Filed the return on time. Sent the money that was due.

Headlines

Venezuela Announced the Release of Political Prisoners. Families Are Still Waiting.

January 14, 2026Isayen Herrera and Emiliano Rodríguez Mega

An Emboldened Trump Makes Big Bets in Venezuela, Iran and Beyond

January 14, 2026DAVID E. SANGER

A New Video Game Traps Players in an Online Scam Center

January 14, 2026Francesca Regalado and Pei-Lin Wu

Trump’s Threats to Greenland Raise Serious Questions for NATO

January 14, 2026Lara Jakes

Tensions Are High as Vance and Rubio Prepare to Meet Danish and Greenlandic Officials

January 14, 2026Amelia Nierenberg

Crane Falls on Passenger Train in Thailand, Killing at Least 22

January 14, 2026January 14, 2026Jin Yu Young and Muktita Suhartono

Iran’s Leaders May Survive Protests. But Anger Will Likely Persist.

January 14, 2026January 14, 2026STEVEN ERLANGER

Mark Carney Heads to Beijing to Discuss Canada-China Relations as U.S. Outlook Darkens

January 14, 2026Matina Stevis-Gridneff

China’s Coal Ban Improved Air Quality, but Villagers Are Paying the Price

January 13, 2026Vivian Wang

China Announces Record Trade Surplus as Its Exports Flood World Markets

January 13, 2026January 14, 2026KEITH BRADSHER
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