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No, Amazon is not adding a $1 fee for all returns
Amazon only added a $1 return fee if you drop off your item at certain stores. It won’t apply to every return.
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New $1 Amazon return fee is only for certain returns
Amazon only added a $1 return fee if you drop off your item at certain stores. It won’t apply to every return.
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Yes, the debt ceiling deal requires student loan payments to restart
Several VERIFY readers asked what the debt ceiling deal means for their student loan payments. Here’s what borrowers need to know.
Student Loans
Yes, the debt ceiling deal requires student loan payments to restart
Several VERIFY readers asked what the debt ceiling deal means for their student loan payments. Here’s what borrowers need to know.
Scams
No, Facebook ads for bathroom remodel grants are not legit
Common online ads seem to promise discounted or free home repairs, but don’t lead to legitimate offers. We VERIFIED what to look out for.
Settlements
Yes, Zoom class action settlement payment emails are real
Emails about an upcoming settlement payment from the Zoom class action lawsuit are legitimate. We VERIFY how you can claim your money.
Food
No, Chick-fil-A’s vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion is not a new hire
Claims that Chick-fil-A just hired Erick McReynolds as the company’s vice president of DE&I have led to calls for a boycott. But the position isn’t new.
Settlements
Yes, eligible TurboTax users will get checks from a class action settlement
If you’re eligible for the TurboTax class action settlement, you will receive a check in the mail without filing a claim. Here’s who qualifies.
Student Loans
Yes, the average forgiven PPP loan is far more than $20,000 student loan relief
Posts online claimed the average forgiven PPP loan is much higher than $20K available in student loan forgiveness. That’s true – the difference is more than $50K.
Social Security
No, Social Security recipients won’t receive a bonus payment in June
Millions of Supplemental Security Income recipients are scheduled to get two payments in June, but the second is an advance for July — it’s not a bonus payment.
Money
No, Social Security recipients won’t receive a bonus payment in June
Millions of Supplemental Security Income recipients are scheduled to get two payments in June, but the second is an advance for July — it’s not a bonus payment.
Business
No, Amazon is not adding a $1 fee for all returns
Amazon only added a $1 return fee if you drop off your item at certain stores. It won’t apply to every return.
Money
New $1 Amazon return fee is only for certain returns
Amazon only added a $1 return fee if you drop off your item at certain stores. It won’t apply to every return.
Money
Yes, the debt ceiling deal requires student loan payments to restart
Several VERIFY readers asked what the debt ceiling deal means for their student loan payments. Here’s what borrowers need to know.
Student Loans
Yes, the debt ceiling deal requires student loan payments to restart
Several VERIFY readers asked what the debt ceiling deal means for their student loan payments. Here’s what borrowers need to know.
Scams
No, Facebook ads for bathroom remodel grants are not legit
Common online ads seem to promise discounted or free home repairs, but don’t lead to legitimate offers. We VERIFIED what to look out for.
Settlements
Yes, Zoom class action settlement payment emails are real
Emails about an upcoming settlement payment from the Zoom class action lawsuit are legitimate. We VERIFY how you can claim your money.
Food
No, Chick-fil-A’s vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion is not a new hire
Claims that Chick-fil-A just hired Erick McReynolds as the company’s vice president of DE&I have led to calls for a boycott. But the position isn’t new.
Settlements
Yes, eligible TurboTax users will get checks from a class action settlement
If you’re eligible for the TurboTax class action settlement, you will receive a check in the mail without filing a claim. Here’s who qualifies.
Student Loans
Yes, the average forgiven PPP loan is far more than $20,000 student loan relief
Posts online claimed the average forgiven PPP loan is much higher than $20K available in student loan forgiveness. That’s true – the difference is more than $50K.
Social Security
No, Social Security recipients won’t receive a bonus payment in June
Millions of Supplemental Security Income recipients are scheduled to get two payments in June, but the second is an advance for July — it’s not a bonus payment.
Money
No, Social Security recipients won’t receive a bonus payment in June
Millions of Supplemental Security Income recipients are scheduled to get two payments in June, but the second is an advance for July — it’s not a bonus payment.
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