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SHOPPERS can get up to $55 from a major settlement by Costco. The members-only wholesaler has settled claims that its flushable wipes are not actually flushable. The claims surround Costco’s store brand, Kirkland. Plaintiffs alleged Kirkland’s wipes were not flushable and safe for sewer or septic systems. While...

Costco is giving out one-time payments from $2 million Kirkland settlement – but you need to fill out a claim form

The thrill of selling your home can quickly turn into a daunting and expensive experience, especially when you factor in the hefty commission fees of a realtor. With the average realtor commission ranging from 4-6% of the sale price, it's no wonder that many homeowners are seeking alternative ways to sell their property without breaking the bank.

Bye-Bye Commission: The Ultimate Guide to Selling Your Home Without a Realtor

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Will home buyers who need mortgages get any relief in the new year? Read on to find out.

Will Mortgage Rates Get Better in 2025? Here's What to Expect

New rules are set to shake up the real estate industry starting August 17, bringing significant changes for both home buyers and sellers. As the National Association of Realtors (NAR) adapts to recent litigation settlements, two major changes stand out: sellers will no longer be required to compensate buyer agents, and buyers must now sign contracts specifying their agent's compensation.

Buyers beware: New rules set to shake up real estate industry

Buying a home is not only expensive, it’s about to get a little more complicated. The National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) settlement of its commissions lawsuit takes effect Aug. 17, ushering in several changes. The lawsuit was brought by home sellers, who argued that they should not be...

Buying a home is about to get a little more complicated

AMERICANS have the opportunity to claim a one-time payment from a billion-dollar class action settlement. Visa and Mastercard agreed pay $5.6 billion after consumers paid excessive fees to accept their payment cards. The lawsuit alleged that Visa and Mastercard violated the antitrust laws. Antitrust laws also referred to as competition laws, are statutes developed by […]

Americans to receive one-time payment from $5.6 billion Visa Mastercard settlement – and the deadline has been extended

You may be planning to receive Social Security benefits when you reach your retirement age or become eligible, but you may not know that you can lose some of all of your benefits for a variety of reasons -- some of which could be out of your control. Benefits through...

Four Ways You Can Lose Your Social Security Benefits

TP-Link's Tapo brand -- which you can find across many of our smart home lists as an affordable option for smart plugs, security cameras and more -- has announced a new video doorbell line, featuring the 2K-resolution D225 and the D210. Several things immediately caught our eye. First, the budget...

TP-Link's New Tapo Video Doorbells Can Call You -- We Wish More Cameras Did

IF you're one of the 50 million Americans who use a popular mobile payment app, you may be entitled to a payment from a $15 million settlement. Cash App is facing a class action lawsuit regarding data breaches between 2022 and 2023. The suit alleges that Cash App failed to...

Americans can claim up to $2,500 from $15 million mobile payment service settlement – you must meet three criteria

Tweaking how you pay your mortgage can amount to huge savings. Check out how one writer took years off their mortgage.

I Shaved Years Off My Mortgage in Seconds. Here's How

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A real estate purchase agreement is a document used in property transactions. It serves as a binding contract between buyer and seller, detailing all the essential terms and conditions of the sale like purchase price and closing date to contingencies and specific responsibilities. This agreement ensures that both parties are on the same page, paving […] The post What Is a Real Estate Purchase Agreement? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.

What Is a Real Estate Purchase Agreement?

Supplements Security Income recipients have already received their payment for the month of August, but there's another one on the way before the month is up. The payment timetables can be affected by what day of the week a typical payment date falls on, and that's what's happening this time. We'll explain. Also, if you didn't know, you might be getting a boost to the amount of money in your checks later this year.

Two SSI Payments Are Coming Your Way in August. Here's Why

Since 2022, refinancing activity has gone down in response to surging mortgage rates. But with inflation normalizing and the Federal Reserve positioning itself to cut interest rates next month, mortgage rates should gradually decline. As that happens, more homeowners, especially those with high rates on their home loans, will benefit from a refinance.

Refinance Activity Surges as Rates Fall. Today’s Refi Rates, Aug. 15, 2024

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Working with a real estate agent can give both buyers and sellers an edge in what continues to be a challenging real estate market.
                Agents, brokers and Realtors are professionals with distinct expertise and knowledge of buying and selling homes. That expertise is evidenced by how many people rely on real estate professionals yearly. A 2022 Zillow Group Consumer Housing Trends report found that 88% of homeowners choose to list their homes with a real estate agent when it comes time to sell.
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Six tips to find the right real estate agent

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

Realtors across the country are bracing for a seismic shift in the way they do business. Starting August 17, new rules will roll out that overhaul the way Realtors get paid to help people buy and sell their homes.

Biggest shakeup in a century set to hit real estate agents this week: Here’s how they’re preparing

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Side gigs are the lifeblood of so many Americans these days. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 spurred the gig economy's growth. As of 2024, many are relying on side gigs in staggering...

20 Best Side Gigs for When You Need Reliable Income

AMERICANS who used the Lyft app during a specific period could qualify for distributions from a recent settlement pot. The direct payment opportunity comes after a class action lawsuit was filed against the ride-share company by the New York State Attorney General (OAG). Lyft was accused in the suit of...

Lyft will send one-time payments from $38m sales tax settlement – but only if you used the app between specific dates

A MOVIE theater employee came across several thousand dollars in cash while cleaning after a showing of an animated classic. The staffer, working his way through college part-time at the theater, found the money by chance in December 2006. It was in between the seats in an envelope and seemingly...

I found $24,000 in cash while working at a movie theater – the owner was looking for the money and offered a reward

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You May Be Eligible to Get Money Back From Realtor Fees. Here's What to Know

If you sold a home in the last seven years, a collection of class-action lawsuits claim you paid inflated real estate fees that were anticompetitive and...

You May Be Eligible to Get Money Back From Realtor Fees. Here's What to Know

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