Zach Myers
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Indianapolis, IN, United States
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What really gets cleaned in your hotel room?
INDIANAPOLIS – We’ve all heard horror stories and news reports about how gross the average hotel room can be. A new testimonial by a former housekeeper might make you want to bring your own cleaning supplies. Former hotel housekeeper Tara Richardson told Well + Good that hotel staff members are generally expected to clean between […] → Read More
Change would eliminate ‘excessive’ credit card fees
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind – A push is underway at the federal level to eliminate “excessive” credit card late fees. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) proposed a rule change to limit fees that are exploiting credit card customers, according to the bureau’s director. According to the CFPB, credit card late fees cost Americans about $12 […] → Read More
4 Your Money: Top 5 ways to use your tax return
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind – As many Hoosiers are getting their tax returns or are about to, have you already thought about what you plan to do with it? There are some common best practices and mistakes when it comes to using those annual refunds from the IRS, according to Forum Credit Union Chief Operating Officer, Andy […] → Read More
FTC: Don’t answer another online quiz
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind – The next time you see an online social media quiz to determine your spirit animal or super hero name, experts say you should think twice about who’s gathering information about you and why. Online social quizzes or questionnaires seem like a fun way to find out which personality type you are, or […] → Read More
Interest rate hikes slowing; More expected
INDIANAPOLIS — When it comes to interest rates, there’s good news and bad news. The good news is the Fed appears to be taking its foot off the gas with interest rate increases. This month, the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee raised the federal funds rate to about 4.75%, up from 4.5% in January and […] → Read More
Watch out for these common romance scam photos
INDIANAPOLIS — According to new data from Comparitech, roughly 73,000 people lost about $1 billion to romance scams in 2022. That’s a hefty increase from an estimated $547 billion in 2021 and $304 million in 2021. Romance scams show no signs of slowing down as people who are looking for love continue to fall […] → Read More
Shopping with kids can cost 35% more
INDIANAPOLIS- A new study suggests grocery shopping with kids will cost the average shopper 35% more than shopping alone. The survey, commissioned by SlickDeals seems to confirm what many parents already know. The survey of 2,000 shoppers found the average grocery bill of someone shopping for their family alone was $133. The average bill of […] → Read More
Making your first sports bet? Read this first
INDIANAPOLIS — According to the American Gaming Association, a record 46.6 million people were expected to bet on NFL games this season, including the Super Bowl. That’s nearly 18% of all Americans. Sports betting has exploded in popularity since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a federal ban in 2018. For many Americans, the […] → Read More
BBB: Watch out for Social Security COLA scams
Since scammers are always watching for opportunities to cash in, the BBB says Social Security recipients and their loved ones should be on the lookout for unsolicited calls from anyone claiming to be from the Social Security Administration. → Read More
Scammers looking for job hunters amid tech layoffs
INDIANAPOLIS – The latest alert from the Federal Trade Commission makes it clear that scammers are keeping up with the news and current events. Since the start of last year, nearly 240,000 people have been laid off from big tech companies like Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, Salesforce and more. That makes 240,000 potential victims for crooks […] → Read More
Don’t answer calls from these 5 area codes
The folks at Social Catfish have compiled five area codes you should never answer a call from. → Read More
Some groceries to get more expensive in 2023
INDIANAPOLIS — While high prices at the grocery store (like for eggs) are nothing new to shoppers, some specific items are expected to become even pricier in the year to come. The latest overall inflation rate flattened at 6.5%. However, the latest inflation rate on food items is at 10.4% And according to Foodmarket, anything […] → Read More
Watch out for evolving parking ticket scam
INDIANAPOLIS — The Better Business Bureau is sending out a warning about the latest version of a parking ticket scam that involves creative crooks using handheld technology. According to the BBB, scammers are using handheld printers to create realistic-looking parking tickets before leaving them on car windshields. Places like Santa Cruz, California and Jefferson City, […] → Read More
More Americans feeling financial ‘burnout’
INDIANAPOLIS — If you’re feeling financially stressed at the start of 2023, you’re not alone. Inflation and high prices are causing an increasing number of Americans to feel financial burnout. According to KeyBank’s 2023 Financial Mobility Survey, 55% of people reported financial challenges over the last year. That’s up from 37% in 2021. The […] → Read More
Spam texts skyrocket with holiday shopping season
According to Robokiller, spam texts have dramatically increased with the start of the holiday shopping season. → Read More
Could ‘going solar’ work for your home and budget?
As utility bills continue to increase, more Hoosiers are considering alternative sources of energy to keep their homes warm in the winter and cool in the summer. → Read More
Is your information on the dark web? How to find out if you’ve been compromised
So far this year, more than 900 data breaches have been reported to the Indiana Attorney General’s office. Victims of cyberattacks include a wide range of hospitals and medical offices, schools and universities and various organizations, in addition to individuals. → Read More
11 arrested in multi-county sex sting operation, says Johnson County sheriff
JOHNSON COUNTY, IND. — A multi-county sex sting operation resulted in the arrest of 11 men, according to Johnson County Sheriff Duane Burgess. Johnson County worked in partnership with the Franklin Police Department and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. Detectives set up fake profiles on sexual websites that depicted 14-year-olds. Police says adults would then […] → Read More
Elton John fans frustrated over seating issues, lack of communication about changes
INDIANAPOLIS – A few days time has done little to ease the frustrations of some Elton John fans who say a lack of notice about seating changes at Gainbridge Fieldhouse ruined a concert they had waited years for. Bill Creech said he bought tickets to Friday night’s concert in October 2018 as a gift to […] → Read More
Tips on talking to kids about Ukraine
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine proceeds and fighting intensifies, many parents are hearing questions from their children that can be difficult to answer. → Read More