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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Harry and Meghan speak out after Princess Kate cancer diagnosis
Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, wished Kate, the Princess of Wales, “health and healing” for her and her family after the royal revealed her cancer diagnosis on Friday. “We wish health and healing for Kate and the family, and hope they are able to do so privately and in peace,” Harry and Meghan said in …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene files motion to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson over spending deal
Washington — Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia on Friday laid the groundwork for an eventual vote to strip House Speaker Mike Johnson of the gavel as lawmakers approved a $1.2 trillion spending package to avert a partial government shutdown. Greene opposed the sweeping package, which encompassed six spending bills, and urged Johnson not to bring the legislation to …
Read More »4 gold investing options seniors should consider this spring
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 …
Read More »How much is a vet visit for a dog without insurance?
According to the US. Census Bureau, 49 million households own dogs, or roughly 38% of the nation’s 128.5 million occupied housing units. Of course, we love our pets, so much so that 97% of all pet owners consider their pets part of the family, according to a recent Pew Research Center survey. While our love for our dogs is limitless, …
Read More »MLB launches investigation into gambling allegations surrounding Shohei Ohtani and his former interpreter
Days after lawyers accused Shohei Ohtani’s longtime interpreter Ippei Mizuhara of “massive theft” to pay off gambling debts, Major League Baseball has announced that they are launching their own formal investigation into allegations surrounding the Dodgers star player. “Major League Baseball has been gathering information since we learned about the allegations involving Shohei Ohtani and Ippei Mizuhari from the news …
Read More »5 surprising ways to get a lower mortgage rate this spring
The home buying landscape has shifted dramatically over the last couple of years. At the height of the pandemic, 3% mortgage rates were common, but home prices were also surging and a shortage of inventory was adding to the stress on buyers. These days, housing inventory remains low in many markets and home prices remain elevated. But the big difference …
Read More »Wisconsin Rep. Mike Gallagher to resign early, leaving razor-thin GOP majority
Washington — Rep. Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin announced Friday he will step down in April, shrinking the already-thin Republican majority in the House even further. Gallagher, who represents Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, said he would leave Congress on April 19, instead of staying until January to complete his term. His departure means Republicans can lose only one vote if all …
Read More »FBI tells Alaska Airlines passengers on flight that had midair blowout that they may be victim of a crime
Passengers on an Alaska Airlines flight that had a panel blowout midair might be victims of a crime, the FBI said in a letter obtained by CBS News. The two-page letter was sent by a victim specialist in the Seattle Division of the FBI to those flying – 174 passengers and possibly six crew members — on Flight No. 1282 …
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