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429,000 portable chargers are being recalled after reports of fires and minor burns

Casely is recalling about 429,200 wireless portable power banks because the lithium-ion battery in them can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn risks. The firm has received 51 consumer reports of the battery overheating, expanding, or catching fire while they were charging their phones, resulting in six minor burn... Read more →


Watch out for these 12 common income tax scams

It’s Tax Day. Hopefully, you’ve been able to file your income tax returns and or file an extension. I filed my taxes on April 13, one day earlier than last year. I always tell myself that I won’t be pushing the deadline, but I seem to complete my taxes at... Read more →


Financial Literacy Month is a time to review your financial plan or make one

During these turbulent financial times, it’s more important than ever that your money is working as well as it can for you. The original promoter of April as Financial Literacy Month is Jump$tart, a national organization that partners with other groups to promote financial literacy. During April, organizations across the... Read more →


Don’t give your Medicare number to a caller who claims to be from Medicare

On Wednesday, I received a call from woman who indicated she was from Medicare and she wanted to know if I’d received my new Medicare card. After turning off the radio so I could hear her better, I said I’d received a new card several years ago when Medicare numbers... Read more →