Kelsey Grammer leads a discussion with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on ‘Trump Accounts’
Scott Bessent to Discuss Economic Security in Southern California The U.S. Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, is set to head to Southern California on Friday. His focus will be on the economic security principles of the Trump administration and to promote the newly introduced Trump Account, which is designed to help parents and guardians save money […]
FBI warns about phishing tool that takes Microsoft 365 accounts
The FBI has issued a warning regarding new hacking tools that allow cybercriminals to take over Microsoft 365 accounts—like Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive—while completely bypassing multi-factor authentication. Last week, the Bureau released a public service announcement about a phishing toolkit dubbed Kali365. This tool has been used to steal Microsoft 365 access tokens and infiltrate […]
Trump Accounts launches mobile app before July 4 event
Trump Accounts Initiative Announced The White House shared on Wednesday that the new “Trump Accounts” initiative will discontinue its associated mobile app, which was designed to track investment growth in children’s accounts. This marks a fresh effort from the administration. In a post on X, the White House stated, “Tomorrow: Trump’s account on your phone. […]
Calls for investigation into UBS for accounts linked to Nazis: ‘Historic shame’
Investigation Sought into UBS’s Ties to Nazi Regime There’s an ongoing call for the Trump administration to look into Swiss bank UBS for purportedly hindering Congressional efforts to examine its connections to the Nazi regime, particularly regarding accounts that took Jewish property and assisted SS officers in escaping to Argentina after World War II. Sen. […]
Reportedly, fraudulent social media accounts are inexplicably enhancing Becerra’s campaign.
The race for California’s governorship is heating up, with Democratic candidates Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer facing accusations of inappropriately paying social media influencers to enhance their campaigns. However, a new front has emerged regarding fake accounts connected to these candidates. According to a report from Cyabra, a firm specializing in disinformation security, over 3,000 […]
Local leaders announce new effort that could place hundreds into child investment accounts
Durham Encourages Families to Join Federal Investment Program City leaders in Durham are urging families to participate in a federal investment initiative, highlighting that a new local campaign could potentially increase the Children’s Investment Fund significantly for eligible families. The program, supported by the government and various donors, is designed to provide each qualifying child […]
Mexico Freezes Accounts of Governor Sought by U.S. on Drug Charges, President Sheinbaum Supports His Innocence
Mexico’s financial enforcement agency has sought to freeze the assets of the Sinaloa governor and nine associates facing drug charges, while the president quickly defended their innocence, claiming the action wasn’t tied to any investigation in Mexico. During a press conference, Sheinbaum announced that Mexico’s Financial Crimes Unit (UIF) is moving to freeze the accounts […]
Fraudulent takeover of 401(k) accounts stole $751,430 in just one phone call
Scam Exposes Risks in Retirement Accounts A recent incident involves a scammer who contacted Alight Solutions, which manages Colgate-Palmolive’s 401(k) plan. Identifying himself as an employee, he requested updates to the contact details associated with the account. Months later, a staggering sum of $751,430 was transferred to a Las Vegas address and bank account, leaving […]
Poppi’s cofounder explains her decision to invest $5,000 in each of her children’s accounts
Teaching Kids About Investing Allison Ellsworth, the CEO and co-founder of Poppi, has taken a unique approach to teaching her three young children about investing. She recently shared that she opened $5,000 investment accounts for each of them, aiming to instill financial knowledge early on. In a conversation with The Wall Street Journal, Ellsworth explained […]
Tips for World Password Day to keep your online accounts safe from hackers
World Password Day: A Reminder to Secure Your Online Accounts World Password Day has come around again, and it’s a good reminder to take stock of our passwords—something many of us tend to overlook. As you browse through your phone, perhaps checking an email or scrolling on social media, you might see a notification about […]