What You Should Know About Earthquake Insurance
Only 10 percent of California residents have earthquake insurance. Are you one of them? The California Earthquake Authority says earthquake insurance rates have dropped by 50 percent.
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‘Robinhood' User Says Money Went Missing
Many young and amateur investors are using the Robinhood app to trade stock. But some say the money in their accounts has disappeared. The I-Team learned how it’s happening and how you can keep your money safe, in any account.
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Investor Says Money Went Missing on Popular Robinhood App
What you need to know to keep your money safe. Randy Mac reported on NBC4 News on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021.
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EDD Freezes 1.4 Million Accounts
The reason for the freeze is that the agency is trying to fix a fraud problem. Randy Mac reports for the NBC4 News on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021.
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Home Office Tax Deductions During a Pandemic
Here’s how to deduct your home office expenses during a pandemic on your taxes. Randy Mac reports for NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Jan. 7, 2021.
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Consumer Laws Offer Protection in Pandemic
Some laws will help to better protect people from predatory lenders. Randy Mac reports Jan. 5, 2021.
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New 2021 Laws Aim to Protect Those Exploited in the Pandemic
New consumer financial protection laws are in effect in California for 2021 and couldn’t come at a better time. A new law gives the state the power to investigate your complaints about financial products and services that were once unregulated and now are popular during the pandemic.
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Best Financial Resolutions to Make in 2021
If your New Year’s resolution for 2021 is to save money or pay down debt, you’re not alone. Every year, those two goals overwhelmingly top people’s lists. Randy Mac reports for NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Jan. 1, 2021.
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Are Gift Card Exchanges Legit?
Randy Mac talks to a mother who says she bought one, and it ended up having a $0 balance. When she asked for her money back, they said no. Randy Mac investigates Dec. 29, 2020.
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Oil Wells Hiding in Plain Sight
Randy Mac reported on NBC4 News on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020.
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EDD to Some Unemployed: Pay Us Back
The state wants to collect after overpaying applicants. Randy Mac reported on NBC4 News on Monday, Dec. 21, 2020.
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LA Restaurants Say New Federal Aid Package Can't Save Them
A DTLA landmark is among one of the restaurants on the brink. Randy Mac reported on NBC4 News on Monday, Dec. 21, 2020.
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Restaurant Industry Among Hardest Hit by the COVID-19 Pandemic
The restaurant industry has been one of the hardest hit by the pandemic. Thousands of restaurants have permanently closed, and thousands more are trying to survive on their take-out service.
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The Hidden Costs of Online Food Delivery
A new law could save you money. Randy Mac reports Dec. 18, 2020.
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Ordering In? You Should See Protection Soon From Crazy Food Delivery Bills
The current Safer at Home order may have you ordering in from your favorite restaurants more than usual. But have you ever received a surprise on your bill – your order cost you way more than you expected? That’s what some consumers say is happening. But in a few weeks, you should see some added protection.
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Unemployment Surges for Second Week in a Row
COVID cases and business closures fuel a troubling trend.
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Stationary Exercise Bike Company, Peloton, Under Fire For Delayed Shipments
Consumers say the popular stationary exercise bike company, Peloton, is canceling their shipments without an explanation. Randy Mac reports for NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Dec. 14, 2020.
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What to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine
You’ll eventually need to get your vaccine, and here’s what you need to know to be safe and avoid scams. Randy Mac reports for the NBC4 News on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020.
