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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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When it comes to retirement planning, your investment strategy plays a big role. Not only do you need to ensure that you have the right mix of risky and safe investments in your portfolio, but you may need to shift your strategy as you get closer to retirement. After all, if you’re heavily invested in stocks as you near retirement …
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With just weeks left until spring, many homeowners may be preparing for major projects, repairs and renovations now. Whether it’s installing a new pool, adding another bathroom or replacing a roof, the time to get spring projects in order is now. While many factors will go into the process, the most important is how to fund these projects properly. Fortunately, …
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While borrowers have struggled in the last two years thanks to elevated interest rates on everything from mortgages to credit cards, savers have been able to take advantage by opening select account types. Rates on high-yield savings and certificates of deposit accounts, for example, have surged, allowing savers to earn exponentially more than they would have if they opened the …
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Taylor Swift is a self-made billionaire, having generated tremendous wealth almost exclusively off of her music. Other hyper successful pop stars and celebrities have generated lucrative streams income through brand partnerships or product lines that have nothing to do with their art, but have catapulted them to billionaire status. Swift’s income streams include revenue from herconcert tour ticket sales, music …
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The U.S. Department of State on Thursday said it would pay up to $10 million for information on the identities or whereabouts of leaders of the Hive ransomware gang. The agency alsosaidit is offering a reward of up to $5 million for info leading to the arrest or conviction of any person in any country conspiring to take part in …
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A ticket to theSuper Bowlin 1967 cost $10, or just over $90 adjusted for inflation. That likely wouldn’t have bought you a beer at this year’s game. Read on to see average ticket prices for the 2024 Super Bowl, from cheapest to most expensive. How much did the cheapest Super Bowl tickets cost for 2024? Ticket sales to thematchupbetween the …
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The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday declared the use of voice-cloning technology in robocalls to be illegal, giving states another tool to go after fraudsters behind the calls. The ruling takes effect immediately and comes amid an increase in such calls due to technology that offers the ability to confuse people with recordings that mimic the voices of celebrities, political …
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