How to actually read a class action notice (without falling asleep)
That envelope looks like junk mail. It isn't. Here's what the walls of text actually mean and what you need to do with it.
Why the same companies keep getting sued for the same things
Data breach settlement. Data breach settlement. Data breach settlement. At some point you have to ask: is the fine actually working?
The subscription trap playbook: how companies make cancellation a maze
It's not an accident that the cancel button is buried four menus deep. Here's the whole playbook, named and explained.
What actually happens to your data after a breach
Spoiler: it doesn't sit quietly in a folder somewhere. Here's where it goes, what it's worth, and what you can actually do about it.
How to file a settlement claim without getting scammed
Real settlement notices and fake ones look almost identical. Here's how to tell them apart before you hand over anything personal.
What is FACTA and why do retailers keep violating it
A law from 2003 says retailers can't print too many digits of your card number on a receipt. Somehow, they keep doing it.
Why most settlement money goes unclaimed — and how to not be that person
Billions sit uncollected every year. The reasons are surprisingly simple, and so are the fixes.
5 things to actually check before clicking "I Agree"
Nobody reads terms of service. Here's the five-minute version — the parts that actually affect your money and your data.
Spot the scam: can you tell a real settlement notice from a fake one?
Six notices. Some real, some not. Most people get at least two wrong. Take the quiz and find out where you land.
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