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McAfee Research Unveils Tax Troubles: 1 in 4 Americans Lose Money to Online Tax Scams

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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The results show that 1 in 4 Americans (25%) has lost money to online tax scams.

Key Points: 
  • The results show that 1 in 4 Americans (25%) has lost money to online tax scams.
  • McAfee's tax season research, and insights from McAfee Labs, point to the impact of deepfake technology to deceive Americans.
  • Altogether, this combination of Americans’ scam-spotting uncertainty and the increasingly advanced scams being carried out by cybercrooks points to the need for consumer education and reliable safeguards against online tax scams.
  • From messages impersonating tax authorities to deceptive promises of tax refunds, and beyond, online tax scams are pervasive.

Empower Launches Comprehensive Suite of New Retirement Income Solutions

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Seniors, Insurance, Finance, Asset Management, Banking, Professional Services, Consumer, Fintech, Retirement, Social Security, Social, Investment, Consultant, Legislation, Capital Group Companies, Life insurance

Empower today announced a comprehensive suite of new partnerships with asset management and insurance providers to offer a market-leading range of in-plan and out-of-plan guaranteed retirement income solutions for investors saving through workplace plans.

Key Points: 
  • Empower today announced a comprehensive suite of new partnerships with asset management and insurance providers to offer a market-leading range of in-plan and out-of-plan guaranteed retirement income solutions for investors saving through workplace plans.
  • “The purpose of any individual’s retirement plan is to create an income stream they can rely on when their working years are behind them,” said Empower President and Chief Operating Officer Rich Linton.
  • More than 80% of advisors and consultants believe a defined contribution (DC) plan should offer services supporting plan participants’ retirement income needs.1 Additionally, legislation — specifically the SECURE Act of 2019— includes provisions to facilitate the use of guaranteed income options in retirement plans.
  • In survey results, retirement plan participants express a range of concerns about income guarantees as they age.

Federman & Sherwood Investigates Double Eagle Natural Resources, LP for Data Breach

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Class Action Lawsuit, Professional Services, Legal, Social Security, Federman, Social, Double eagle, LP

The law firm of Federman & Sherwood has initiated an investigation into Double Eagle Natural Resources, LP with respect to their recent data breach.

Key Points: 
  • The law firm of Federman & Sherwood has initiated an investigation into Double Eagle Natural Resources, LP with respect to their recent data breach.
  • Recently, Double Eagle discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed and acquired.
  • Through its investigation, Double Eagle determined that an unauthorized party may have accessed this information on or around November 10, 2023.
  • Double Eagle began notifying individuals whose information may have been impacted.

Federman & Sherwood Investigates Aveanna Healthcare for Data Breach

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Class Action Lawsuit, Professional Services, Legal, Name, Social Security, Federman, Social

The law firm of Federman & Sherwood has initiated an investigation into Aveanna Healthcare with respect to their recent data breach.

Key Points: 
  • The law firm of Federman & Sherwood has initiated an investigation into Aveanna Healthcare with respect to their recent data breach.
  • In mid-September 2023, Aveanna Healthcare detected suspicious activities in an email account.
  • An investigation revealed indications that an unauthorized user may have infiltrated their email system, possibly accessing files containing personal data.
  • If you wish to discuss this action, obtain further information, and/or participate in this litigation, please contact Tiffany Peintner either by email at [email protected] or visit our firm’s website www.federmanlaw.com :
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Tilak Healthcare Strengthens Its Leadership Team

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Tilak Healthcare, a leading company in digital health for the monitoring of chronic eye diseases, announces the appointment of three experts to support the leadership team, currently composed of Edouard Gasser (CEO & co-founder), Philip Bouchet (Chief Operating and Product Officer), and Dr. Bénigne Mathieu (Chief Business Officer).

Key Points: 
  • Tilak Healthcare, a leading company in digital health for the monitoring of chronic eye diseases, announces the appointment of three experts to support the leadership team, currently composed of Edouard Gasser (CEO & co-founder), Philip Bouchet (Chief Operating and Product Officer), and Dr. Bénigne Mathieu (Chief Business Officer).
  • For Benoît Gueugnon, CFO: "I would like to thank the management team as well as the investors of Tilak Healthcare (iBionext, Elaia, Swen Capital, Matmut, Caphorn, and Laboratoires Théa).
  • For Dr. Patricia Zilliox: "I am impressed by Tilak Healthcare's journey, establishing itself as a leader in digital health in ophthalmology.
  • Undoubtedly, these achievements and the quality of the team are undeniable assets for approaching the American market."

Voyant Debuts New Wealth Management Solutions

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Voyant, a global provider of SaaS-based wealth management, wellness and client digital engagement solutions, today announced the launch of several new wealth management solutions to assist advisors as they help clients make the right choices for their money and financial futures.

Key Points: 
  • Voyant, a global provider of SaaS-based wealth management, wellness and client digital engagement solutions, today announced the launch of several new wealth management solutions to assist advisors as they help clients make the right choices for their money and financial futures.
  • “It is critical for individuals to not only understand their wealth but to also have a firm grasp on the external triggers that alter their broader financial picture,” said David Kaufman, CEO of Voyant.
  • “Our new wealth management solutions are offered alongside the full spectrum of Voyant’s offerings, allowing advisors to see the big picture of their client’s wealth and how certain factors – such as income, assets and financial goals – play into it.
  • Voyant’s new wealth management tools are offered as part of the Voyant core solution and do not come at an additional cost to the user.

Federman & Sherwood Investigates Community Credit Union of New Milford for Data Breach

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Class Action Lawsuit, Professional Services, Legal, Social Security, Federman, Social

The law firm of Federman & Sherwood has initiated an investigation into Community Credit Union of New Milford, Inc (“Community Credit”) with respect to their recent data breach.

Key Points: 
  • The law firm of Federman & Sherwood has initiated an investigation into Community Credit Union of New Milford, Inc (“Community Credit”) with respect to their recent data breach.
  • On March 12, 2024, Community Credit notified individuals that the company experienced a data breach after an unauthorized party accessed sensitive consumer data entrusted to the company.
  • According to Community Credit, they determined that information stored on their servers may have been subject to unauthorized access on May 19, 2023.
  • Community Credit determined that the information exposed in the data breach includes: name and Social Security number.

Federman & Sherwood Investigates Gerson Lehrman Group for Data Breach

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Class Action Lawsuit, Professional Services, Legal, Social Security, Federman, Social, Gerson Lehrman Group

The law firm of Federman & Sherwood has initiated an investigation into Gerson Lehrman Group with respect to their recent data breach.

Key Points: 
  • The law firm of Federman & Sherwood has initiated an investigation into Gerson Lehrman Group with respect to their recent data breach.
  • On March 12, 2024, Gerson Lehrman Group notified individuals that the company experienced a data breach after an unauthorized party accessed sensitive consumer data entrusted to the company.
  • According to Gerson Lehrman Group, they determined that information stored on their servers may have been subject to unauthorized access on November 12, 2023.
  • Gerson Lehrman Group determined that the information exposed in the data breach includes: name and Social Security number.

Federman & Sherwood Investigates Stanford University for Data Breach

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Class Action Lawsuit, Professional Services, Legal, Stanford University, Social Security, Federman, Social

The law firm of Federman & Sherwood has initiated an investigation into Stanford University with respect to their recent data breach.

Key Points: 
  • The law firm of Federman & Sherwood has initiated an investigation into Stanford University with respect to their recent data breach.
  • On March 11, 2024, Stanford University notified individuals that the company experienced a data breach after an unauthorized party accessed sensitive consumer data entrusted to the company.
  • According to Stanford University, they determined that information stored on their servers may have been subject to unauthorized access on May 12, 2023.
  • Stanford University determined that the information exposed in the data breach includes: name and Social Security number.

Fidelity Investments® Research: Retirement Transforming as 2-In-3 Americans Live More Intentionally Post-Pandemic

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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Across generations, two-thirds look forward to pursuing work for pleasure while in retirement and hope for a phased retirement – working full-time at first, then part-time, before stopping altogether.

Key Points: 
  • Across generations, two-thirds look forward to pursuing work for pleasure while in retirement and hope for a phased retirement – working full-time at first, then part-time, before stopping altogether.
  • “Americans are approaching their ‘golden years’ with more intention and opportunity than ever before,” said Rita Assaf, vice president of Retirement Products at Fidelity Investments.
  • Fidelity also created the Fidelity Retirement Score℠ , which provides a rough estimate of how much people may need in retirement and suggests ways to help improve their score.
  • Plus, for those with Fidelity workplace retirement accounts, there is access to one-on-one appointments, phone consultations and workshops through their employers.