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Image source: Shutterstock Maine has introduced strong new ones protection against hidden gym membership fees this year. A statewide consumer protection law now requires gyms and fitness centers to clearly disclose prices, stop surreptitiously charging extra fees and make cancellations much easier. For years, Maine consumers complained about confusing contracts, surprise annual fees and automatic […]
Image source: Shutterstock Tesla-owning drivers open their renewal notices in 2026 and discover something frustrating: Tesla insurance premiums are rising rapidly, even for those with impeccable driving records. Many assumed that safe driving, no claims and years of responsible behavior would protect them from rising rates. Instead, insurers are raising premiums across the board, and […]
Episode introduction and news Steve Rhode: Welcome back to the Get Out of Debt guy. I’m Steve Rhode, your old authentic Get Out of Debt Guy, and with me as always is Damon Day, the new, beefed-up Get Out of Debt Guy. Damon Day: Hello everyone. Steve Rhode: Today might be the hardest episode we’ve […]
Don’t miss an episode of our podcast, Personal finance for long-term investors. Tune in: Now, here’s today’s article: I’ve struggled with this concept. I’ve seen many others struggle with it too. Step 1: We discover a new shiny idea (…Roth Conversions! …Value investing in small caps! …Qualified Charitable Distributions!) Step 2: The shiny appeal of […]
If you spend enough time looking at the way people handle their investment accounts, you eventually realize that they aren’t really looking for “total returns.” That’s a lie they tell themselves to feel smart at dinner parties. What the average person is actually looking for is a feeling. In particular, the feeling that they have […]
It’s time to sit back, relax and enjoy a little Joe … Welcome to another exciting edition of Black Coffee, your unusual weekly digest of what’s going on in the world of money and personal finance. Well… another busy week is behind us. So with that in mind, let’s get this party started! The real […]
Home insurance is an essential aspect of financial planning that is often overlooked. Many homeowners may underestimate the value of protecting their investment with adequate insurance. By including home insurance in your budget, you protect yourself from significant financial losses. While it may be tempting to save costs by skimping on insurance, the risk of […]
PhonePe has announced the launch of an AI-powered natural language search built with the help of Microsoft Foundry. This feature allows PhonePe users to initiate and complete in-app tasks via natural language text or voice commands, increasing convenience and personalizing the overall experience of the platform. The feature leverages capabilities from Microsoft Foundry to replace […]
The Indian Overseas Bank Officers’ Association (IOBOA) has announced a one-day strike across India on March 2 as part of a nationwide agitation against alleged coercive supervision measures and workplace practices imposed by management. Supporting the move, the All India Bank Officers’ Confederation (AIBOC) said the developments indicate a serious and alarming shift in workplace […]
PhonePe on Saturday launched an AI-powered natural language search tool, built using Microsoft Foundry, that allows users to navigate, pay and track transactions through the app via simple voice or text commands. “This feature allows PhonePe users to initiate and complete in-app tasks via natural language text or voice commands, increasing convenience and personalizing the […]
