Existing Signal users might be getting more notifications than usual. “Jack is on Signal,” “Cathy is on Signal,” “Miriam is on Signal,” all pings showing phone contacts who are joining the secure messaging app. Those pings reflect the fact that there’s been an influx of new users. Known for its end-to-end […]
With hefty annual fees, come equally hefty card perks. After you get over the initial shock of the $595 annual fee (see rates and fees) on The Business Platinum Card® from American Express, the travel and business-like benefits help make this card worth the price for many. One of those […]
When insuring a vehicle, several factors go into deciding the annual premium rate. While it is common knowledge that driving history, age, ZIP code and credit score have an impact on the cost of auto insurance, not many people consider the make and model of the vehicle when considering how […]
The New Year may bring with it big changes. Promising late-stage COVID-19 vaccine results may soon end the pandemic. Meanwhile, President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration on Jan. 20, 2021, will usher in a new era for politics on Capitol Hill. But some of the biggest changes in the upcoming year are […]
Zoom is allowing unlimited video call time on certain dates between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. this holiday season. Ticker Security Last Change Change % ZM ZOOM VIDEO COMMUNICATIONS INC. 383.88 -25.12 -6.14% The video-conferencing platform usually limits users to 40 free minutes of video call time, but the company is removing that ceiling for four […]
In the spirit of holiday promotions, Chase released a new welcome bonus for its consumer Southwest Rapid Rewards® credit cards that’s worth up to 80,000 points. This new offer marks a record high and is double the old bonus. Plus, it gets you more than halfway to earning the 125,000 […]
In rare instances, you may file an insurance claim only to find out that the estimate’s amount exceeded the repair costs incurred. If you’re wondering how to handle the excess funds from your home insurance payout, there are several factors to take into consideration. Much of this depends on how […]
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is set to roll out a proposal for short-term economic relief package this week that skips over a second stimulus check. If the plan is approved, that doesn’t mean another check is coming; it just means you may need to wait a little longer. “There may be a stimulus check, […]
Hackers are fond of hijacking email accounts, and one of them may have obtained a motherlode of potential targets. ZDNet and Gizmodo report that a hacker is selling claimed access to “hundreds” of C-suite executives’ Microsoft-based email accounts, including CEOs, vice presidents and directors. The targets include the chief of a mid-sized American software company, […]
Applying for a new credit card can be stressful—but it gets even more stressful when you realize that you’ve just applied for a credit card that you don’t actually want. Maybe the credit card issuer offers two credit cards with similar names and you accidentally chose the wrong one. Maybe […]