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13 February

With student loan payments resuming and inflation still high, many struggle to afford the basics

Racquelle Perry has always prioritized education — she’s got two master’s degrees and the bills to prove it. Perry owes $307,000 in student loans, she told CBS News, one of the millions who must now contend with the restart of those loan repayments and stubbornly persistent inflation. She said looking at the number she still owes makes her wonder, “How …

13 February

Denver motel owner housing and feeding migrants for free as long as she can

Yong Prince wakes up early every morning to make breakfast for the hundreds of people staying in her packed Denver motel. But this motel is unique — the rooms are free and the guests are all migrants, mainly from Venezuela. The motel is closed to the typical paying customer, but there are still no vacancies. Residents told CBS News there …

13 February

Monty Pythons Eric Idle says hes still working at 80 for financial reasons: "Not easy at this age"

Former “Monty Python” star Eric Idle said he’s still working at the age of 80 for financial reasons, sharing on social media that his income has tailed off “disastrously” and adding, “I have to work for my living.” Idle, who also starred in “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” and created the hit Broadway show “Spamalot,” said that people tend …

13 February

Disneyland cast members announce plans to form a union

Actors at Disneyland who perform as Mickey and Minnie Mouse, as well as other costumed characters at the California theme park, said Tuesday they are moving to form a union. Calling themselves “Magic United,” the cast members seeking to organize announced they are working with Actors’ Equity Association, a union representing 51,000 theater actors and stage managers across the U.S. …

13 February

Flight attendants hold picket signs and rallies in protest for new contracts, pay raises

Three separate unions representing flight attendants at major U.S. airlines are picketing and holding rallies at 30 airports on Tuesday as they push for new contracts and higher wages. The flight attendants are increasingly frustrated that pilots won huge pay raises last year while they continue to work for wages that, in some cases, have not increased in several years. …

13 February

Is a 1% drop in mortgage rates worth refinancing? Experts weigh in

The most recent inflation data shows that in January prices rose 3.1% year over year. That’s a significant improvement from when inflation spiked to over 9% in 2022, though it’s still above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target. Amidst this backdrop, many real estate experts predict that mortgage rates will drop somewhat this year from their current levels in the mid-6s …

13 February

What the latest inflation numbers mean for mortgage rates

Those who were hoping for an end to inflation — and high interest rates — may have to wait a bit longer. That was the sentiment early Tuesday after the latest inflation report showed inflation rising 3.1% year over year. While that January rise was lower than December’s 3.4%, it was still a move in the wrong direction, strongly indicating …

13 February

Why you should open a CD following the new inflation report

The inflation report for January is official and the verdict isn’t great. While inflation was lower in January than it was in December, it was still at 3.1% year over year — above many predictions of 2.9% and more than a point above the Federal Reserve’s target goal of 2%. That means borrowers will likely need to wait a bit …

13 February

Is filing your taxes on your own worth it?

Tax time is here, and as such, you may be wondering if you should shell out hundreds of dollars or more to have a professional file your taxes for you. After all, there are several resources online and some of those resources are free. The complexities of the U.S. tax code may make it difficult to navigate, though. And if …

13 February

DoorDash to gift $50,000 home down payment, BMW in Super Bowl giveaway

DoorDash is gifting one lucky Super Bowl fan nearly half a million dollars’ worth of gifts such as cars, gift cards and phones seen during this year’s game. The delivery service on Monday will pick a winner for its “All the Ads” Super Bowl sweepstakes, showering one lucky football fan with up to $480,000 in gifts from the game’s advertisers, …

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