Author: Elizabeth Blessing
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Older Utah renters can claim up to $1,412 by December 31
Rent does not appear on a property-tax bill, but part of it supports the property costs built into a landlord’s price. Utah’s renter credit recognizes that burden for a narrow group of older or surviving-spouse households, with a benefit of as much as $1,412. The 2025 credit remains claimable through December 31, giving eligible residents…
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Utah homeowners can seek up to $1,412 in property-tax relief by September 1
A September deadline can determine whether an eligible Utah homeowner gets meaningful relief from the year’s property-tax bill. The state’s current homeowner circuit-breaker rules allow an abatement of as much as $1,412, with an additional credit tied to the tax on 20% of the home’s fair-market value. The application goes to the county, and the…
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Owners of 10,040 recalled Amazon dressers can get a full refund after disposal
A low-cost fabric dresser can become a serious child-safety risk when it tips forward. A current federal recall covers about 10,040 Romorgniz 12-drawer units sold through Amazon and offers owners a full refund after they follow the seller’s identification and disposal process. The remedy is available, but simply putting the dresser on the curb may…
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Pennsylvania’s new worker tax credit delivered $217 million, and 64,000 people could still benefit
Pennsylvania’s first filing season with its Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit moved a substantial amount of money into household budgets. The state reports nearly $217 million delivered to more than 876,000 residents, while estimating that about 64,000 additional people may still benefit as 2025 returns continue to arrive and move through processing. The remaining opportunity depends…
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The FTC is sending Zelle refunds to University of Phoenix students who missed earlier payments
A missed refund check does not always mean the money is gone. The Federal Trade Commission has moved to Zelle for a current round of University of Phoenix settlement payments aimed at eligible former students who did not complete an earlier check or PayPal payment. This is a targeted retry, not a new settlement claim…
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The GI Bill now reimburses up to $2,000 for qualifying license and certification tests
A professional credential can be the last expensive step between training and a better-paying job. The current Post-9/11 GI Bill schedule gives eligible veterans and beneficiaries a way to recover as much as $2,000 of a qualifying licensing or certification test fee, but the reimbursement also uses a portion of the education benefit. That tradeoff…
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A Publishers Clearing House scam took $5.6 million from 50 older victims averaging age 82
The promise was a sweepstakes prize; the actual result was more than $5.6 million taken from at least 50 older people. Federal prosecutors say callers impersonating Publishers Clearing House demanded fees and taxes before winnings could be released. The victims’ average age was about 82, showing how a familiar brand and a made-up deadline can…
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Door-to-door buyers can cancel covered sales within three business days for a full refund
A persuasive salesperson at the front door can turn a ten-minute conversation into a costly contract. For certain sales made at home, work, a dorm or a temporary location, federal law provides until midnight of the third business day to cancel. A valid cancellation requires timely notice, and the rule has important dollar and transaction…
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New York City’s click-to-cancel rule starts October 1, with refunds possible for violations
Canceling a subscription in New York City is scheduled to become as straightforward as starting it. A finalized city rule takes effect October 1, 2026 and requires businesses to offer cancellation through the same method used for enrollment. Violations can lead to civil penalties and consumer refunds, but the enforcement rights do not begin before…
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Fantastic Four cups and Captain America popcorn helmets qualify for refunds over accessible button batteries
A movie souvenir meant for children can become dangerous when its light-up battery compartment opens too easily. About 55,350 Fantastic Four cups and Captain America popcorn-helmet containers are under recall because children can access their button batteries and required warnings are missing. Owners can recover the purchase price after documenting disposal. The hazard is ingestion,…
