April 24, 2024 - Amid soaring housing prices and skyrocketing mortgage rates, American homebuyers are facing unprecedented challenges. Recent reports reveal that the median monthly housing payment has surged to a record-high $2,775, up 11 percent from the previous year.

Lawsuit Claims Agency Collects Data Without Congressional Authorization or Warrants

April 21, 2024 - A new lawsuit accuses the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of illegally surveilling American citizens who invest in the stock market. The bombshell lawsuit, filed by the New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA), alleges that the SEC's "Consolidated Audit Trail" (CAT) program has been unlawfully collecting massive amounts of personal data on investors, all without proper authorization from Congress and in flagrant violation of the Fourth Amendment.

April 17, 2024 - In a world where privacy feels increasingly elusive, insurance companies are taking to the skies, employing drones and satellite imagery to scrutinize homeowners policyholders' every move. This aerial surveillance isn't just about keeping tabs on properties; it's becoming a tool for insurers to assess risk factors and, alarmingly, drop homeowners insurance policies based on what they observe from above. As concerns mount over the intrusion into privacy and the economic fallout for consumers, it's time to confront the unsettling reality of insurance companies' airborne surveillance tactics.

April 7, 2024 - Choosing a college major is a significant decision that can shape your future career prospects and financial stability. But all majors and not created equally. Recent data from the New York Federal Reserve sheds light on college majors with the highest unemployment and underemployment rates, providing valuable insights for parents and high school students navigating the maze of higher education choices.

March 31, 2024 - On Saturday, telecommunications giant AT&T disclosed that data belonging to approximately 73 million current and former account holders has been leaked onto the dark web. The breach, which affects around 7.6 million current customers and a staggering 65.4 million former customers, presents grave implications for both privacy invasions and identity theft.

March 30, 2024 - We live in an era increasingly defined by digital interactions; something that is especially relevant in the world of online gaming. Many computer games today are collaborative and involve communications between the players. So recent revelations of collaboration between federal agencies and gaming companies to monitor gamers have sparked widespread discussions surrounding privacy and constitutional rights. 

March 26, 2024 - At the end of 2022 the Biden administration has implemented a new policy allowing many student loan borrowers to discharge their student loan debt through bankruptcy proceedings. While this may offer much-needed relief for struggling borrowers, it places a real burden on taxpayers, many of which have never attended college.

March 19, 2024 - Certain car manufacturers are quietly selling their customers' driving data which is then being used by insurance companies. Recent reports of this are sparking outrage among privacy advocates and consumers alike. For many, the result of this practice is a significant increase in their insurance rates. That’s because the data being shared includes information on acceleration, "hard braking" (whatever that is) and speed. So if your insurance company thinks that you're an "aggressive driver," they will hit you where it hurts: In the wallet.