Getting into debt is easy and can happen in the blink of an eye. Common reasons for going into debt are paying for an unexpected expense, losing income or making poor spending choices. If you’re carrying more debt than you’re comfortable with, you’re not alone. According to a Northwestern Mutual study, 35% of Americans are either carrying their highest level …
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Heres how the price of gold may rise in the next decade, according to experts
Gold has multiple common uses. It’s a currency, a material used in jewelry and it’s a crucial component in manufacturing. Gold is also an investment vehicle – one that’s commonly used as a source of protection against inflation, market volatility and economic unrest. If you have gold in your portfolio, or you’re thinking about adding some of the yellow metal …
Read More »Capital One says its buying Discover for $35 billion, creating credit card and payments giant
New York — Capital One Financial said it will buy Discover Financial Services for $35 billion, a deal that would bring together two of the nation’s major credit card companies as well as potentially shake up the payments industry, which is largely dominated by Visa and Mastercard. Under the terms of the all-stock transaction, Discover Financial shareholders will receive Capital …
Read More »Sleep expert on why people should prioritize sleep quality over quantity
When it comes to maintaining heart health, it’s not just how long you sleep — it’s how well you sleep that matters equally, if not more, said Dr. Shelby Harris, a behavioral sleep psychologist and clinical associate professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. “Poor quality sleep really can influence our heart health as well,” Harris told “CBS Mornings” in …
Read More »12 alleged cartel members killed by Mexican soldiers near U.S. border
Mexican troops on patrol killed 12 gunmen in a clash near the U.S. border in Tamaulipas, according to the government of the northeastern state, which has been rocked by violence linked to organized crime. The slain attackers were alleged members of a drug cartel, government sources told AFP. The shootout occurred when soldiers were patrolling Miguel Aleman municipality on the …
Read More »Man who allegedly told migrants in packed boat hed get them to U.K. "or kill you all" convicted of manslaughter
A man who prosecutors say agreed to pilot a small, unseaworthy boat full of migrants illegally from France to Britain, leading to the vessel capsizing and killing at least four people, was convicted Monday of manslaughter in a landmark U.K. court case. CBS News partner network BBC News said the conviction of Ibrahima Bah was the first time a migrant …
Read More »Want to view total solar eclipse from the air? Delta offering special flight from Texas to Michigan
(CBS DETROIT) – The 2024 total solar eclipse will cross the United States on Monday, April 8, and Delta is making sure you can see it in the air. The airline is offering a special flight from Austin, Texas, to Detroit to see the eclipse in its totality. According to a press release, Flight 1218 will depart from Austin-Bergstrom International …
Read More »Are morning or night workouts better? Heres what experts say.
What’s the best time for working out: morning, afternoon or evening? Experts say it depends on your goals, but that any movement — no matter the time of day — is better than none. “What I tell my patients is work out when you can,” medical weight loss physician Dr. Sue Decotiis recentlytold CBS News. “If it’s easier and more …
Read More »Alexey Navalnys widow says Russia "hiding his body, refusing to give it to his mother"
Adding to the anguish felt by the late Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny’s family, his mother and his team have reportedly been denied access to his body and told by investigators that the official probe into his death is being extended, and it’s unclear how long it will take. “They are cowardly and meanly hiding his body, refusing to give …
Read More »Here are the top moments from the 2024 Peoples Choice Awards
The People’s Choice Awards were held in Los Angeles on Sunday night and the fan-voted awards show had its fair share of powerful and surprising moments. Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” movie took home big wins, as did Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Here are the top moments from the night. 1. Simu Liu hosts, with opening skit that pays homage to …
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