Money & Finance

Providenciales – September 25, 2026 -- KuCoin has relaunched its PROOF trading competition series under the name Go The Distance, offering more than 800,000 USDT in rewards to eligible users. The campaign runs from September 25 to November 15, 2026, and ties into the exchange's partnership with cycling champion Tadej Pogačar.

The campaign combines spot, futures and VIP trading events.

Eligible trades in the spot market earn entries into prize draws for merchandise, USDT and trading fee vouchers. A futures lucky draw begins October 8, giving participants ticket entries through qualifying trades and campaign tasks.

Individual and team futures contests run October 12 to 30.

Individual traders compete for rewards and Futures Points based on trading volume during that window. Teams compete over the same period, with rankings determined by combined profit and loss, subject to qualification requirements.

Flower Mound, Texas – September 24, 2026 -- Bundling home and auto insurance can cut premiums by 10 to 25 percent for Texas families, according to a new HelloNation article examining whether combining policies is the smarter financial move.

Combining policies can lower monthly costs

Insurers frequently offer discounts when home and auto coverage are purchased together under one provider. For families in Flower Mound, the article notes these savings can reach up to 25 percent, while also simplifying billing and claims into a single account.

Convenience comes with fewer accounts to track

A single provider means one bill, fewer logins, and a more streamlined claims process. The article states this is especially useful for households juggling multiple vehicles and property responsibilities, and notes that adding further policies can unlock additional discounts.

Reno, Nevada – September 24, 2026 -- Choice Mutual has launched a ChatGPT assistant plugin that lets consumers research, quote, and buy final expense and burial insurance policies through conversation instead of web forms.

The digital insurance agency, based in Reno, Nevada, says the tool is the first final expense insurance marketplace built directly into ChatGPT. Users can compare plans from top-rated providers and complete a purchase in minutes.

The plugin skips traditional web forms entirely

Instead of filling out multi-screen quote forms, users share basic details—age, state of residence, and coverage needs—one step at a time through natural dialogue. The assistant does not require a phone number or email address, and users can ask clarifying questions or adjust coverage amounts mid-conversation without restarting.

Mutsamudu, Comoros – September 24, 2026 -- Crypto trading platform MEXC posted the deepest combined bitcoin and ethereum futures order book depth among nine major exchanges surveyed, according to TokenInsight's Crypto Exchange Liquidity Report for September 2026.

MEXC's futures depth hits $21.03 million within the tightest price band

Within the 0.03% price band, MEXC's combined BTC and ETH futures depth reached $21.03 million, the highest figure recorded in the report. TokenInsight's study assessed order book depth, trading slippage, and bid-ask spreads across BTC and ETH spot and futures markets, as well as gold and silver futures, on nine global exchanges.

Stamford, Connecticut – September 23, 2026 -- Families in Stamford, Connecticut, can calculate the right amount of life insurance by weighing household income, outstanding debts, and future expenses, according to insurance expert Burak Kaya of The Wright Agency.

Income replacement forms the foundation of coverage decisions

Kaya explains that life insurance is designed to replace lost income if a primary earner dies unexpectedly. For a two-parent household with young children, coverage often needs to stretch far enough to cover the mortgage, childcare, utilities, and food for several years while the family adjusts.

Debts and loans must be factored into the total

Mortgages, car loans, credit card balances, and personal loans all add to the amount a family should insure. Including these obligations in the calculation prevents surviving family members from absorbing that debt on their own.

Baltimore – September 22, 2026 -- Transamerica has launched a new advertising campaign called The Long Game, featuring professional golfer Zach Johnson, a two-time major champion and longtime brand ambassador for the company.

The campaign draws on golf's emphasis on patience and long-term discipline

Inspired by the patience, discipline and long-term perspective that define success both on and off the golf course, the campaign is designed to reflect Transamerica's approach to helping people manage their financial lives over time. The company says the effort builds on years of work to simplify and modernize customer experiences across its life insurance and retirement businesses.

London – September 22, 2026 -- Fortrade is warning consumers about a fake website, fortradelimited.com, that has been contacting people while falsely claiming to be Fortrade Limited. The UK's Financial Conduct Authority published a warning about the site on August 17, 2026, confirming it is not authorised and has no connection to the genuine, FCA-regulated firm.

Chris Warburton, CEO of Fortrade, said clone firms rely on borrowing a legitimate company's name and reputation to make unsolicited contact feel credible. He said the best defense is making it easy for people to verify exactly who they are dealing with before responding.

Washington – September 22, 2026 -- Massachusetts Institute of Technology has claimed the No. 1 spot among National Universities in the U.S. News & World Report 2027 Best Colleges rankings, ending Princeton University's 15-year run at the top since the 2012 edition. Princeton now sits at No. 2, with Harvard University at No. 3. Williams College retained its top ranking among National Liberal Arts Colleges in the 42nd edition, which evaluated nearly 1,700 institutions.

Nyack, N.Y. – September 21, 2026 -- A new HelloNation article breaks down why the wording in a home insurance policy can determine whether a homeowner pays thousands out of pocket after filing a claim.

Replacement cost restores a home without subtracting depreciation

Replacement cost coverage reimburses policyholders using current market prices for materials and labor, aiming to rebuild the home to its original condition. Actual cash value works differently, factoring in depreciation based on the age and condition of the property or belongings at the time of loss.

The article uses roofing as an example: if a roof is several years old and insured under actual cash value, the payout may cover only a portion of the full replacement cost, leaving the homeowner responsible for the remaining balance. In Nyack, where construction and labor costs run relatively high, that gap can be substantial.

Papillion, Neb. – September 20, 2026 -- A new HelloNation article breaks down the difference between liability and full coverage auto insurance in Nebraska, offering drivers a clearer path to choosing the right policy for their vehicle.

The article features insights from Kirk Goodnight, an Insurance Expert with Kirk Goodnight Insurance & Financial Services Inc in Papillion, Nebraska.

Nebraska law sets a minimum liability requirement for every registered vehicle.

Liability coverage pays for injuries or property damage a driver causes to someone else, but it does not cover repairs or replacement of the at-fault driver's own vehicle. That gap is where broader protection typically comes into play.