Right now, numerous issues are causing some turmoil within the economy, including persistent inflation and the high rates meant to temper it. And while today’s elevated rates, which are paused at a 23-year high, are having a positive impact on inflation, the latest inflation report shows that there’s still some work to do. At 3.2%, the inflation rate is higher …
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22 March
3 easy ways to invest in gold and silver this spring
Investing your money can be difficult or it can be easy. It depends on what you’re investing in — and when you’re doing the investing. You’ll want to invest in stocks and bonds, for example, at different times than you would alternative assets like gold and silver. But while the stock market has surged recently, gold and silver have increased …
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22 March
3 times you should get a HELOC (and 3 times you shouldnt)
If you own a home, you may have a significant amount ofhome equity. One common way to tap into it is by using a home equity line of credit (HELOC), which can be a smart option forseveral reasons. For starters, HELOCs typically have competitive interest rates because they’re backed by collateral: your home. And, as lines of credit, a HELOC …
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22 March
Your guide to preventative health screenings for each decade, from your 20s to your 60s
Making a plan for preventative care and screenings is a great way to put your health first. Whether it’s keeping up with recommended vaccines or scheduling screening tests to detect potential problems early, there are different guidelines to stay on top of at different ages throughout your life. “If everyone followed our preventative health screenings, we would catch disease earlier. …
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22 March
Russia and China veto U.S. resolution calling for cease-fire in Gaza as Blinken visits Israel
Russia and China vetoed a U.S.-sponsored resolution at the United Nations Security Council on Friday which would have declared “the imperative of an immediate and sustained cease-fire” in theIsrael-Hamas war. Russia’s ambassador to the U.N., Vassily Nebenzia, said the draft language did not go far enough, and that the council must “demand” a cease-fire. The vote came as Secretary of …
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22 March
Trump invitation to big donors prioritizes his legal bills over RNC
Former President Donald Trump’s new joint fundraising agreement with the Republican National Committee is directing donations to his campaign and a political action committee that has been paying Trump’slegal bills before the RNC receives a cut, according to a fundraising invitation obtained by The Associated Press. The unorthodox diversion of funds to the Save America PAC makes it more likely …
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22 March
Former Rep. George Santos says hes leaving the Republican Party, will run as an independent
NEW YORK – Former Rep. George Santos said Friday he’s leaving the Republican Party. His announcement comes after the House passed a massive $1.2 trillion spending package that funds the government through September ahead of a midnight deadline to avert a partial shutdown. That measure passed 286 to 134, with a majority of Republicans voting against it. After it passed, …
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22 March
Dynamic pricing was once the realm of Uber and airlines. Now, its coming to restaurants.
Your burger and fries could soon cost $12 in the morning and $20 just a few hours later — at the same restaurant. That’s because more eateries are experimenting with so-called dynamic pricing by lowering and raising menu prices based on demand. People who use ride sharing services like Uber or Lyft are accustomed to the companies boosting prices when …
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22 March
Police identify two homicide victims believed to be linked to Idaho inmate escape
Two men allegedly killed by an Idaho inmate who escaped custody this week with the help of an accomplice have been identified. James L. Mauney, 83, and 72-year-old Gerald “Don” Henderson were killed near their homes during themassive manhuntfor Skylar Meade, who escaped from Idaho Department of Corrections custody, allegedly with assistance from Nicholas Umphenour, Idaho State Police said. The …
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22 March
Trumps Truth Social is losing money and has scant sales. Yet it could trade at a $5 billion value.
Former President Donald Trump will soon be at the helm of a publicly traded company that will trade under the ticker “DJT,” after his initials, and boast a potential valuation of more than $5 billion — a lofty amount for a business that’s losing money and has scant revenue. Trump’s next career move as head of a publicly traded company …
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