A friend of mine almost didn't do a balance transfer because of the $300 fee. He was nervous about paying that much up front -- totally fair. But once he ran the numbers and saw he'd save over $1,400 ...

By entering certain strings of numbers and symbols into your phone's dialer, you can gain access to a world of hidden ...

Cellular carriers have always offered big savings on the newest iPhone models during the holidays, and Black Friday 2025 ...

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AT&T's $177 million settlement is for data breaches in 2019 and 2024. Claim up to $5,000 (first breach) and $2,500 (Snowflake hack), or both. File claim by Dec. 18, 2025, either online or by mail. If ...

The median emergency fund balance in the U.S. is $10,000, according to a recent survey by U.S. News. A $10,000 emergency fund balance is enough if your nondiscretionary monthly spending is $3,333 or ...

AT&T has extended the deadline for its $177 million data breach settlement, giving customers until December 18, 2025, to file a claim. The settlement covers the two breaches the company announced in ...

The holidays are all about connecting with loved ones, near and far. Whether you’re sending a quick text, sharing holiday selfies, or catching up on a video call, AT&T is here to help you stay close ...

People and companies get hacked all the time. Corporate secrets, credit card numbers, password to your email, your medical information—even your Netflix login might get stolen. But where does that ...

Two data breaches that resulted in a class action lawsuit against AT&T are coming to a resolution, with the phone carrier agreeing to pay $177 million. AT&T agreed to pay the sum to avoid a trial. The ...

How to Get Your Share of the AT&T Settlement Payouts You're eligible for a payout if your data was compromised in one or both of the two data breaches mentioned above. Emails are going out about the ...