Your health information is being sold without your approval.

Your health information is being sold without your approval.

Your health information might seem secure with your doctor, but the situation is far more complex. Data brokers are collecting various types of sensitive health data—everything from prescriptions to personal identifiers—and selling it to marketers, insurers, and others. These buyers utilize this data for targeted advertising, adjusting insurance premiums, and other uses, often without your […]

FICO to add buy now, pay later information in updated credit score models

FICO to add buy now, pay later information in updated credit score models

FICO to Include Buy Now, Pay Later Data in Credit Scores FICO announced on Monday its plans to incorporate Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) data into credit scores, reflecting the growing popularity of this payment method. The newly developed FICO Score 10 BNPL and FICO Score 10 T BNPL are the first to incorporate such […]

Nation prepares for extreme heat across the country: Key information

Nation prepares for extreme heat across the country: Key information

A dangerous heat wave is sweeping across the eastern United States, set to persist for several days. Extreme heat warnings have been issued for several states, including Illinois, Minnesota, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Wisconsin, Michigan, New York, New Jersey, Vermont, Iowa, West Virginia, and South Dakota. Over 170 million individuals are projected to experience this […]

Understanding Glyphosate: Key Information About the Widely Used Pesticide

Understanding Glyphosate: Key Information About the Widely Used Pesticide

Glyphosate Awareness Grows Amid Controversy Glyphosate is becoming a more familiar term, especially with the ongoing Maha movement. For anyone unfamiliar, glyphosate is a chemical found in popular weed killers, such as Roundup, which is widely used in the United States. Since it was introduced in 1970, manufacturers and various regulatory bodies have claimed it’s […]

Optima Tax Relief hit by ransomware attack revealing customer information

Optima Tax Relief hit by ransomware attack revealing customer information

Cyberattacks targeting financial service providers have become more frequent, with tax preparation companies, accounting software developers, and data brokers now often under threat from ransomware gangs. Such incidents disrupt functions and can expose sensitive personal financial data, leading to identity theft and fraud. One notable case involves Optima Tax Relief, a major player in the […]

Purchasing an investment property: Key information to begin your journey

Purchasing an investment property: Key information to begin your journey

So, you’ve got your finances in check. You pay your bills on time, have an emergency fund tucked away in a high-yield savings account, and you’re even saving for retirement. Maybe you’ve got some investments in things like CD ladders too. Now you’re starting to entertain the idea of buying an investment property, whether for […]

False information about climate science is hindering action: report

False information about climate science is hindering action: report

A recent research report reveals that misleading information about climate change makes it even harder to tackle environmental issues. Released by the International Panel on the Information Environment (IPIE), the extensive report suggests that key players, such as governments, political parties, and businesses, are often behind the deliberate spread of false or misleading narratives regarding […]

There’s more to cryptocurrency crime than you realize: Important information you should have

There's more to cryptocurrency crime than you realize: Important information you should have

With headlines dominated by massive financial sums and courtroom dramas involving dishonest cryptocurrency executives, public perception of blockchain often resembles a constant stream of scandals. In the latest episode of the Clear Crypto Podcast, hosts Nathan Jeffer and Gareth Jenkinson engage with Jenny Levin, the chief legal and operational officer of the Algorand Foundation. They […]