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The Kia and Hyundai Theft Settlement That’s Still Open Isn’t the $200 Million One You Heard About

by Steve Rhode

The $200 million Kia Hyundai settlement already closed. Here’s the smaller one still paying claims — and the insurance move most owners miss.

The FTC Is Sending $23.8 Million to Grubhub Drivers and Diners — There’s No Claim Form

by Steve Rhode

The FTC’s Grubhub refunds — $23.8 million across 640,038 payments — need no claim form. The money isn’t the risk. What comes after it is.

Equifax Agreed to Pay $2.2 Million Over Duplicate Debt Reporting — Here’s Who Can Actually Claim It

by Steve Rhode

Equifax will pay $2.2 million over duplicate credit reporting. Only about 37,000 mailed-notice holders can claim – here is what everyone else should do.

They Said You Never Have to Pay a Debt Collector. Here’s What That Advice Leaves Out.

by Steve Rhode

“Never pay a debt collector” is half-true. You have real rights, but ignoring a lawsuit means a default judgment and garnished wages. Here’s the full truth.

You Bought Beef? You Have Until Tomorrow to Claim Your Share of an $87.5 Million Settlement

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Bought beef at a grocery store between 2014 and 2019? You may be owed money from the $87.5M beef price-fixing settlement. File free by June 30, 2026.

Lemonade Insurance Owes 190,000 People Money for a Data Breach — How to Claim Your Share Before September 8

by Steve Rhode

Lemonade Insurance agreed to a $10.5 million data breach settlement for over 190,000 people whose driver’s license numbers were exposed. File your claim by September 8, 2026.

The Gametime $2.74M Settlement: You Don’t Need to File Anything (and Nobody Should Charge You to Claim It)

by Steve Rhode

Bought Gametime tickets in California? The $2.74M hidden-fees settlement pays an automatic credit voucher, not cash. No claim form needed. Here is what to really expect.

YouTube TV or DirecTV Stream? Disney’s $50 Million Settlement Is Open — Here’s How to Claim Your Share

by Steve Rhode

If you had YouTube TV or DirecTV Stream, Disney’s $50 million settlement may owe you money. I’ll show you how to file free at the official site before the September 8 deadline.

Facebook Settlement Surprise Bonus Payments Are Going Out Right Now — Check If You Got One (June 2026)

by Steve Rhode

The Facebook settlement is sending a surprise second payment to 15.7 million people right now — and most won’t notice the money that’s already theirs.

Trader Joe’s Receipt Settlement Deadline Is Tomorrow — How to File Your Claim for Up to $102 (June 2026)

by Steve Rhode

If you used a card at Trader Joe’s between March 5 and July 19, 2019, you may be owed about $102 from a $7.4M FACTA receipt settlement. Deadline to file is June 9, 2026 — here’s how.

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