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Gold has long been considered a smart investment for many, regardless of age or investor profile. But interest in investing in the precious metal has surged in recent months and years, hitting an 11-year high last fall. And it’s easy to understand why: An ability to hedge against inflation and diversify portfolios has made gold especially attractive in today’s inflationary …

Saving money is an important part of a solid financial plan — and that’s true for nearly everyone. After all, there’s no way to tell when the next emergency might happen, and when it does, you may need to dip into your savings account to ease the financial burden it causes. Then again, saving money is challenging. You have to …

These days, you don’t have to look hard to find a good opportunity to maximize the returns on savings. With nearly a dozen rate hikes by the Federal Reserve over the last two years, the interest rates offered on interest-bearing accounts, like high-yield savings accounts and certificates of deposit (CDs), are some of the highest we’ve seen in recent years. …

As you age, your financial considerations and needs will evolve. This can take many forms, and seniors, in particular, will need to be flexible in their approach. With many dependent on retirement savings and Social Security, they’ll need to carefully consider the pros and cons of each financial product to make sure it can truly be beneficial. Fortunately, there is …

WhenUshertook the stage for the halftime show ofSuper Bowl 2024, he had one of the world’sbiggest audiences— but the eight-time Grammy winner won’t be taking home one of the world’s biggest paychecks. In fact, he’ll follow other major performers in earning less than the price of admission— if anything at all. How much do Super Bowl halftime show performers get …

It’s well known that the National Football League’s star athletes make tens of millions of dollars a year. NFL referee salaries, on the other hand, are more elusive. Certainly, they earn considerably less than the players, despite the tremendous amount of pressure they’re under to make game-deciding calls that could influence the outcome of the 2024 Super Bowl. Referee pay …

The Super Bowl marks the year’s biggest day for advertising, with top brands paying millions to get their messages in front of a television audience that reliably attracts more than 100 million viewers. Over the years, the cost of a 30-second advertisement has soared, making the Super Bowl the costliest advertising venue on TV. Because the Super Bowl is one …

Wall Street closed out its latest winning week with a milestone, the S&P 500’s first close above 5,000. The benchmark index rose 0.6%, marking its 14th winning week in the last 15. The Nasdaq composite rose 1.2%, pulling closer to its all-time high set in late 2021, as Big Tech stocks were some of the market’s strongest. Nvidia, Microsoft and …

Money might not buy you love, but the tab for finding romance online is rising. The increasing cost of dating apps, matchmaking services and, for those looking for an even bigger edge, love coaching can require singles to spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars in pursuit of finding a partner — and that’s before the first date. Although most …

A sweeping recall of cheese and other dairy products linked to a lethal listeria outbreak is expanding to include ready-to-eat enchiladas, snacks, dips, dressings, wraps, salad and taco kits sold at major retailers including Amazon, Costco, Sprouts Farmers Market, Trader Joe’s and Walmart. A well-known cheese maker — Wisconsin’s Sargento Foods — is the latest companyknown to have been affected …