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jetcityimages / iStock.com Commitment to our readers The GOBankingRates editorial team is committed to providing you with unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methods to evaluate financial products and services – our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our editorial guidelines and our review methodology for products and services. 20 yearsHelping you become richer trusted by millions of readers As spring cleaning season begins, many buyers are looking for simple ways to refresh their homes. Sam’s Club might not be the first place you think of when it comes to upscale organization,…

JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock.comPut down the calculator and pencil! Whether you’re receiving a refund or paying taxes, completing your taxes on time can be stressful. Organizing all the paperwork, reading all the tax codes, and crunching the numbers is… well, a lot of hard work. To help ease the stress, many national restaurants and businesses offer a little relief to everyone’s budget with discounts and freebies on Tax Day.

FINNY AI, an artificial intelligence-powered development and marketing platform for financial advisors, has introduced Hunter, an engine designed to automate strategy, content creation, and campaign execution for advisors.Hunter makes FINNY’s recent $17 million Series A funding round And it aims to transform the existing platform from a tool operated by advisors to an intelligent partner that operates on their behalf. The system learns each advisor’s value proposition, niche and differentiators to craft personalized marketing strategies.“This is something we planned to build two years ago,” said eden ovadiaCo-Founder and CEO of FINNY. “But the underlying technology we needed wasn’t mature enough…

USA TODAY NETWORK/ReutersSam’s Club customers may be eligible for a $170 refund after Christmas decorations sold last year were recalled due to a burning hazard, according to a notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. According to the recall notice, if the decoration wires are connected incorrectly, the current-limiting resistor may overheat, creating a burn hazard.

The Toronto fintech firm aims to make offering retirement benefits easy and affordable. Toronto-based fintech startup general wealthwhich provides workplace retirement plans to small and medium-sized employers (SMEs), has closed $12 million CAD in Series A financing. The equity round saw participation from Broadbent Group, Good & Well, Aztec Capital, Devkali Capital, Eventy Capital Partners and Flow Capital. Commonwealth’s other investors include ex-healthcare CEO of Ontario Pension Plan Jim Keohane and Richard Rooney, co-founder and former CIO of Burgundy Asset Management. Founded in 2015, Commonwealth aims to be “the most trusted retirement plan for Canadians.” Through its software platform, the…

Condoros Eva Catalin/Getty Images Commitment to our readers The GOBankingRates editorial team is committed to providing you with unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methods to evaluate financial products and services – our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our editorial guidelines and our review methodology for products and services. 20 yearsHelping you become richer trusted by millions of readers If you want to save money and earn interest, you may want to compare your options – especially when it comes to money market vs. CD accounts. A money market account offers…

Lona Drews reacts during a press conference alleging that she was sexually harassed by U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA) with a photo of Drews with Swalwell (R) in Beverly Hills, California on April 14, 2026. Justin Sullivan | getty imagesA new accuser of Representative Eric Swalwell tearfully alleged Tuesday that she believes the fallen Democratic lawmaker from California drugged her before strangling and raping her in a hotel room in that state in 2018.The woman, Lona Drews, spoke at a press conference in Los Angeles, where her high-powered lawyer, Lisa BloomSaid she would file a police report detailing the allegations…

USA TODAY NETWORK/ReutersWith gas prices hovering around $4 per gallon in much of the United States, people are wondering how to get the most out of their vehicles in the spring and summer. The US Department of Energy said in a post on its website that hot weather can increase fuel economy because “the engine warms up to an efficient temperature faster; summer grades of gasoline may have slightly more energy…

DNY59/Getty Images/iStockphoto Commitment to our readers The GOBankingRates editorial team is committed to providing you with unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methods to evaluate financial products and services – our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our editorial guidelines and our review methodology for products and services. 20 yearsHelping you become richer trusted by millions of readers The IRS gives tax refunds to many people who overpaid, but most people don’t know what to do when they receive a check in the mail. Frugal living expert Kate Cadden recently received an…

Neeris/Shutterstock.comWith grocery prices projected to increase 3.1% in 2026, there’s never been a better time to grow your own food. Estimates show that growing fruits and vegetables in a 600-square-foot plot can save you about $600 a season. To find the best urban spots to grow bountiful crops, LawnStarter ranked the best cities of 2026 for urban gardening. To rank cities…