DNA

Contact 23andMe to delete your data due to bankruptcy filing, attorney general advises

Rita R. Robison / March 26, 2025

On Facebook, I’ve seen recommendations that people delete their 23andMe data because the company has filed for bankruptcy. I don’t

How to keep your sensitive DNA information private

Rita R. Robison / June 16, 2023

Genetic testing, where a company examines your DNA, often from a saliva sample, and sends you a report about your family background or your likelihood for developing certain health conditions, is all the rage. It sounds like a great idea, but can you trust a company when it promises to keep your sensitive DNA data private?

Be aware of privacy concerns with DNA test kits

Rita R. Robison / December 13, 2017

Companies are advertising at-home DNA test kits that promise insights into your past and your future. They claim to answer

This week's top 10 money tips

1. Take a look these tips on what to buy on sale in October.

2. Check out your eligibility for compensation under a recent settlement for certain generic prescription drug purchases and submit a claim.

3. Take a look at where mortgage interest rates are increasing the most.

4. Be sure to consider fuel economy for your next car purchase because the Trump administration has just slashed fuel economy standards.

5. Trim dining out bills by drinking water, picking up takeout instead of using delivery, using rewards, and ordering appetizers instead of entrées.

6. Create a sinking fund, a separate, named savings account tied to a specific goal.

7. Make a plan for your holiday spending.

8. Check out which streaming services people who cut the cable prefer.

9. Consider a postnuptial agreement — it outlines the same things as a prenup, but you sign it after you’re married.

10. Learn about Gen Z spending with this survey that shows that Gen Z has the lowest savings-to-spending ratio of any generation.

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October 1, 2026