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EXCLUSIVE: ‘Phantom employees' scandal spurs GOP crackdown on $36B incentive for companies to bypass Americans

May 21, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Phantom employees' scandal spurs GOP crackdown on $36B incentive for companies to bypass Americans

A new House bill targets the OPT program's payroll tax loophole after ICE found over 10,000 foreign students tied to suspect employers in fraud scheme.

The little-known Medicare surtax may hammer millions in Obamacare tax battle

May 18, 2026

The little-known Medicare surtax may hammer millions in Obamacare tax battle

Democrats may target the hidden 0.9% Medicare surtax created under Obamacare as a key funding tool heading into the upcoming midterm elections.

Your 401(k) is the new identity theft target

May 17, 2026

Your 401(k) is the new identity theft target

An impostor allegedly stole $751,430 from a Colgate-Palmolive employee's 401(k) by calling the recordkeeper and changing the account contact information.

Five data broker opt-out myths that leave retirees exposed

May 9, 2026

Five data broker opt-out myths that leave retirees exposed

One-time opt-out forms may not fully protect retirees from data broker exposure and elder fraud scams that exploit decades of personal records online.

Data broker opt-out steps widows should take in 90 days

May 3, 2026

Data broker opt-out steps widows should take in 90 days

Grief makes widows prime targets for scammers who exploit obituaries and data broker profiles. Here is how to protect your personal information early on.

DIY identity protection vs paid services: What works in 2026

May 2, 2026

DIY identity protection vs paid services: What works in 2026

The Conduent breach, called the largest in U.S. history by Texas AG Ken Paxton, exposed millions of records. Here's how to protect your identity now.

Bill Maher calls out Bernie Sanders, says he's tired of hearing the rich don't pay their fair share of taxes

April 25, 2026

Bill Maher calls out Bernie Sanders, says he's tired of hearing the rich don't pay their fair share of taxes

On "Real Time," Bill Maher targets democratic socialists, citing data that the top 10% of earners pay 72% of all taxes in the United States.

You don’t need an SSN to open a credit card: Scammers know that

April 19, 2026

You don’t need an SSN to open a credit card: Scammers know that

More credit card issuers now approve applicants without a Social Security number, giving scammers new ways to commit identity theft using stolen data.

You could be sharing your Social Security number when you don't need to

March 5, 2026

You could be sharing your Social Security number when you don't need to

Learn when you can refuse to give your Social Security number and protect from identity theft. Not every SSN request is mandatory – know your rights.

EXCLUSIVE: Social Security Administration touts major gains under Trump, says service ‘strongest in decades’

November 20, 2025

EXCLUSIVE: Social Security Administration touts major gains under Trump, says service ‘strongest in decades’

SSA sends letter to Congress detailing progress on benefits processing, online services and tax relief through Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act.