Facebook users can apply for a part of $725 million settlement

 Writing for The Washington Post, Heather Kelly explains how millions of Facebook users can get compensation via a class-action settlement over Cambridge Analytica privacy violation. Facebook, which is owned by Meta shared users’ data without their consent. 

"Anyone who used Facebook between May 24, 2007, and Dec. 22, 2022, can submit a claim, even if you no longer have a Facebook account."  

Simply fill out a form online at facebookuserprivacysettlement.com. If you choose you can mail in the form.

You’ll need to provide an email address, phone number or username or user ID to confirm your account.

It only take a minute to apply.

Student Loan Forgiveness in Limbo

By late June the Supreme Court will announce whether the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness program will be allowed to go into effect. At the same time the pause on federal student loan payments for all borrowers will end on June 30, 2023 with payments due to resume 60 days later.

Updates are available at ed.gov/subscriptions under “Federal Student Loan Borrower Updates.” Additional information is available at studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/debt-relief-info.

Thanks to Megan Banta, writing for The Salt Lake Tribune April 24, 2023

I bond rates could drop below 4% beginning May 1

I bond rates could drop below 4% next month

The decline in inflation in March could mean lower rates for Series I bonds, experts say, with the yearly rate possibly dropping below 4% in May. That would be a big drop from the 6.89% return for bonds bought in April but still above the historical average.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-04-12/i-bonds-interest-rate-for-2023-yield-is-expected-to-fall-below-4-in-may

BUT remember, if you buy bonds before April 30 you can o lock in the 6.89% rate for 6 months. Search this blog for other items about I-bonds to be sure you understand the options before committing your funds. You can access your money for the first 12 months. 

How to Fire your Financial Advisor

 If you want to switch advisors, here is detailed advice from

Elliott Appel, CFP®, CLU®, RLP®

https://kindnessfp.com/fire-your-financial-advisor/