When it comes to investing strategies, it makes sense for investors to continually seek opportunities that strike a balance between security and return on investment. After all, a well-balanced portfolio is a crucial component of a good investment strategy, as it’s important to try and reduce risk from more volatile assets by adding safe investments to the mix. And, one …
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An Oklahoma man used his computer skills to defraud Uncle Sam, hacking into a government auction site to lower the price of vehicles and jewelry he’d successfully bid on from thousands of dollars down to one buck, federal prosecutors said. Evan James Coker, 41, pleaded guilty to wire fraud in a scheme involving online auctions run by the General Service …
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Retirement is a time to savor the fruits of your labor, but if you’re facing looming debt, it can cast a shadow on your golden years. And, if that debt comes with a high interest rate, the costs can compound quickly — especially if you haven’t budgeted to pay it off in full as part of your retirement plan. But …
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Look up, astronomy fans: February’s full moon, a micromoon, will be visible from Thursday evening through Sunday morning, according to NASA. February’s full moon, known as the Snow Moon, will reach peak illumination at 7:30 a.m. ET on Saturday, according to NASA. The Old Farmer’s Almanac details specific moonrise times for different ZIP codes across the United States. Though a …
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Jerusalem— Three Palestinian gunmen opened fire early Thursday morning near a busy checkpoint in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, killing one Israeli and wounding at least eight others, according to Israeli police. The police said two attackers were killed at the scene and the third was later found and arrested. Tension between Israelis and Palestinians in the West Bank has soared …
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Washington — A Navy sailor who was based in Japan was charged by the U.S. military with espionage for allegedly giving classified information to an employee of a foreign government. Bryce Pedicini, a chief petty officer fire controlman, is accused of providing documents to an employee of a foreign government at least seven times between November 2022 and February 2023 …
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Homebuyers hoping for an imminent reduction in mortgage interest rates saw their hopes dashed this month when the newest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed inflation higher than expected. That January report followed a disappointing December one, underlining that more work needs to be done before the Federal Reserve hits its target 2% goal (inflation currently sits at …
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First, there were trackers on Taylor Swift and other celebrities’ private jet usage. Now, the IRS is scrutinizing businesses’ use of private aircraft, with the tax agency announcing that it will ramp up audits of corporate jets. IRS leadership said Wednesday that the agency will start conducting dozens of audits on businesses’ private jets and how they are used personally …
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Beyoncé on Wednesday became the first Black woman to score a No. 1 hit in the history of Billboard’s Hot Country Songs, after “Texas Hold ‘Em” debuted at the top of the chart. “Texas Hold ‘Em,” a twangy, feel-good ode to the pop superstar’s home state, and the lead single off her forthcoming eighth studio album, dropped during the Super …
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In today’s economy, with cooling but still stubborn inflation and higher interest rates meant to combat it, many Americans may find themselves looking for new ways to help make ends meet. Relying on traditional products like credit cards and personal loans can be costly currently thanks to double-digit interest rates on both. Homeowners, however, have a safe and reliable option …
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