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Money
Yes, your March Madness bracket winnings are taxable
Government
Teenagers can be paid less than federal minimum wage, but only for 90 days
The Fair Labor Standards Act allows employers to pay workers under 20 $4.25 an hour during their first 90 days of employment unless prohibited by state or local law.
Business
Yes, teens can be paid less than the federal minimum wage
Under federal law, employers are allowed to pay workers under the age of 20 less than the federal minimum wage during the first 90 days after initial employment.
Scams
How to avoid falling victim to a timeshare scam
Getting out of a timeshare can be tough and scammers try to take advantage of owners who are desperate to sell. Here’s how to spot a timeshare scam.
Medicare
No, the Biden administration isn’t proposing cuts to Medicare Advantage benefits
Many VERIFY readers have asked if the Biden administration is proposing cuts to Medicare Advantage. Here’s why those claims are false.
Money
Yes, it’s free to search for and claim your unclaimed money
Each state has an unclaimed property program that is available to all for free.
Government
Yes, bank regulations were rolled back during the Trump administration
Former President Trump signed a law that rolled back regulations for some banks. But the original rules may not have prevented the SVB and Signature Bank failures.
Money
Banks could deny credit cards to women who didn't have male cosigners until 1974
Prior to 1974, banks could require married women to have their spouse’s signature on credit applications and could deny credit cards to single women.
Money
Women often needed a man's signature for credit cards until 1974
Prior to 1974, banks could require married women to have their spouse’s signature on credit applications and could deny credit cards to single women.
Sports
No, there has never been a documented case of somebody filling out a perfect men's bracket
Has there ever been a documented case of somebody filling out a perfect men's bracket? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
Money
Why people with up to $250K in their bank account are protected in a bank collapse
If you have more than $250,000 in one account, our experts recommend shifting it into different accounts or moving some of the excess money to a different bank.
Money
If you have less than $250K in your bank account, your money is protected
If you have more than $250,000 in one account, our experts recommend shifting it into different accounts or moving some of the excess money to a different bank.
Government
Teenagers can be paid less than federal minimum wage, but only for 90 days
The Fair Labor Standards Act allows employers to pay workers under 20 $4.25 an hour during their first 90 days of employment unless prohibited by state or local law.
Business
Yes, teens can be paid less than the federal minimum wage
Under federal law, employers are allowed to pay workers under the age of 20 less than the federal minimum wage during the first 90 days after initial employment.
Scams
How to avoid falling victim to a timeshare scam
Getting out of a timeshare can be tough and scammers try to take advantage of owners who are desperate to sell. Here’s how to spot a timeshare scam.
Medicare
No, the Biden administration isn’t proposing cuts to Medicare Advantage benefits
Many VERIFY readers have asked if the Biden administration is proposing cuts to Medicare Advantage. Here’s why those claims are false.
Money
Yes, it’s free to search for and claim your unclaimed money
Each state has an unclaimed property program that is available to all for free.
Government
Yes, bank regulations were rolled back during the Trump administration
Former President Trump signed a law that rolled back regulations for some banks. But the original rules may not have prevented the SVB and Signature Bank failures.
Money
Banks could deny credit cards to women who didn't have male cosigners until 1974
Prior to 1974, banks could require married women to have their spouse’s signature on credit applications and could deny credit cards to single women.
Money
Women often needed a man's signature for credit cards until 1974
Prior to 1974, banks could require married women to have their spouse’s signature on credit applications and could deny credit cards to single women.
Sports
No, there has never been a documented case of somebody filling out a perfect men's bracket
Has there ever been a documented case of somebody filling out a perfect men's bracket? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
Money
Why people with up to $250K in their bank account are protected in a bank collapse
If you have more than $250,000 in one account, our experts recommend shifting it into different accounts or moving some of the excess money to a different bank.
Money
If you have less than $250K in your bank account, your money is protected
If you have more than $250,000 in one account, our experts recommend shifting it into different accounts or moving some of the excess money to a different bank.
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