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 […]
Who’s ready for big Social Security changes in 2021?
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 allowing unlimited video call time for Christmas, New Year’s
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 […]
Should you return a partial payout from a home insurance claim?
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 […]
Yes, your second stimulus check could be smaller if…
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, […]
Hacker sells access to hundreds of corporate executives’ email accounts
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, […]
Does homeowners insurance cover appliances?
Your homeowners insurance protects you from facing a catastrophic loss in the event of a named peril, which includes fire, tornadoes, burglary, and more. But does it also cover the contents of your home — for example, your appliances? The answer is: it depends. If your kitchen appliances are destroyed […]