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Norovirus contamination: Public urged to avoid oysters and clams from British Columbia and Washington

Health authorities are advising against the consumption of oysters and clams harvested in parts of Canada and Washington State due to potential contamination with...

CFPB launches tool to help consumers compare credit card benefits

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced on December 18 a new search tool to help consumers compare credit card benefits as part of...

Frontier Airlines offers all-you-can-fly GoWild! pass for $299 with limited time and quantity

Low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines is offering a special promotion for its unlimited travel pass, the "GoWild! Pass." The airline announced on the 17th that it...

How to apply for California’s new electric bicycle subsidy program

Applications for electric bicycle purchase incentives of up to $2,000 are now open starting today (December 18). The California Air Resources Board (CARB) recently announced...

FTC bans hidden ‘Junk Fees’ in hotel bookings and event ticket sales

So-called "junk fees," which are quietly added right before completing online purchases, will now also disappear from hotel bookings and event ticket sales. The Federal...

Hip Replacement Surgery: Why South Korea Offers a Cutting-Edge Alternative to U.S. Treatment

In the evolving landscape of orthopedic care, patients are increasingly looking beyond traditional boundaries to find the most advanced medical treatments. South Korea has...

California’s new insurance rules boost coverage in wildfire-prone areas

California has announced new regulations to make it easier for consumers in wildfire-prone areas to obtain insurance. The new rules, set to take effect...

Air Premia offers Christmas special discount promotion on round trips to Korea, starting $624

Hybrid airline Air Premia has announced a special Christmas discount event. According to Air Premia, the promotion will run until December 22 and applies to...

401(k) millionaire count jumps to 544,000, says Fidelity

The number of 401(k) accounts exceeding $1 million in balance continues to grow steadily. Fidelity, one of the largest retirement plan providers in the U.S.,...

Korean Air merger with Asiana Airlines completed: What does it mean for consumers?

The merger of Korean Air and Asiana Airlines has been finalized, creating a global aviation giant ranked 11th in the world. The two airlines...