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Rising COVID-19 cases spark vaccine urgency, but uninsured could pay up to $200 for shot

As COVID-19 cases rise once again, health authorities are encouraging people to receive the latest vaccines. However, it has been revealed that uninsured individuals...

Taxpayers receive incorrect delinquency and levy notices as IRS resumes tax collection

As the IRS has resumed sending delinquency notices and stepped up collection of unpaid taxes, taxpayers are increasingly receiving notices of tax delinquency and...

Younger travelers are choosing sports and adventures over sightseeing while spending doubled

Travelers are now demanding adventure tours that include outdoor activities rather than just sightseeing, according to a new report. According to the “2024 The Outdoor...

Last chance to get CDs with APY above 5% as Fed’s rate cut draws near, experts say

With the possibility of a September rate cut now almost being at certainty, consumers are turning to certificates of deposit (CDs) as a safe...

Younger generations now rent nearly everything from luxury clothes, furniture, to home appliances

A Korean American man in his 20s spends about $100 to $200 per month renting furniture, clothes, hiking gear, and repair tools. He said...

Refurbished Samsung Galaxy with trade-in becomes popular after company announces AI update

In the race to launch the next generation of smartphones with artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, Samsung Electronics has announced that even some of its...

Scammers are impersonating Best Buy and PayPal in e-mail and texts to steal money

As more people use their smartphones to shop and send money online, consumers need to be on the lookout for increasingly sophisticated scams, including...

Disney withdraws claim that Disney+ subscriber cannot sue Disney World resort

Disney has waived a controversial arbitration right in its streaming service that it claimed applies to its death-related lawsuits. The controversy began when a woman's...

Asiana Airlines offering discounts up to 30% off on round-trip flights to Korea

Asiana Airlines is offering up to 30% off round-trip tickets for flights departing from the U.S. As part of its annual spring and fall travel...

Two viral Korean eateries coming to Art District in early 2025, Hojokban and Knotted

A popular Korean restaurant and doughnut shop from South Korea is coming to Los Angeles next year. Hojokban, a fusion Korean restaurant, and Knotted, a...