• You No Longer Have to Sign A Credit Card Receipt!

    You No Longer Have to Sign A Credit Card Receipt!

    No, this isn’t an April Fools joke.  Although, because it was announced on April 1, one might think that.  A banking change went into effect over the weekend, which now means that you don’t have to sign your credit card receipts anymore.  This is great news.  Starting April 1, the big four credit card companies…

  • New York City Imposes Fees on All Ride-Hailing Services

    New York City Imposes Fees on All Ride-Hailing Services

    Lawmakers passed a budget bill last Friday, in New York, which requires ride-hailing services and taxis to pay a new fee if they drive in Manhattan.  And, I must say, these aren’t small fees either.  Uber and Lyft are facing a $2.75 increase for each ride.  Taxis are going to see a $2.50 increase and…

  • Congress Approves Bill Which Could Censor the Internet

    Congress Approves Bill Which Could Censor the Internet

    The US Senate has passed a bill that actually weakens legal protections given to websites that host third-party content.  The measure is supposed to stop the promotion of prostitution and sex trafficking on the internet, but the legislation itself won’t actually help victims of sex trafficking.  Further, it’s thought that this legislation will erode online…