Few words inspire less joy than “budget,” but as inflation rates rise and wages remain stagnant, many of us are looking for ways to save. There is no single wallet solution for saving. Rather, the key to financial stability and fat stacks of paper lies in understanding your spending habits, non-negotiables, and long-term goals, all … Read more
Meta said it has banned Kremlin-run state media Russia Today as well as other networks controlled by President Vladimir Putin’s regime because of “foreign interference activity”. Russian-based broadcasters and websites such as RT, Rossiya Segodnya and other related media will no longer be available to users of Meta’s social networks, including Facebook and Instagram. “After … Read more
If you feel like you’re getting slapped with extra card fees more and more – you’re not imagining it. As businesses face rising costs, a growing number are charging their customers an extra fee when they pay by card to cover the cost of processing that transaction. And while it may seem like an insignificant … Read more
Before Jennifer Aniston graced the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards red carpet, she treated her 44.8 million Instagram followers to something much more exclusive: a rare, behind-the-scenes tour of her $21 million Los Angeles mansion . The Friends star, known for keeping her private life under wraps, pulled back the curtain on her stunning mid-century modern … Read more
Ever wanted to have the discipline and focus of a monk? It’s easy to do, says lay monk Walter Gjergja, who practices discipline and concentration for a living. George, or Shi Xing Mi, is said to be the world’s first official non-Chinese master of the 32nd generation of the Shaolin Temple. Walter Gjergja, a Shaolin … Read more
The top actuaries for Social Security and Medicare testified before a House panel Thursday about the financial woes of two safety net programs that could see key trust funds run out in about a decade, leaving beneficiaries to face with a benefit reduction if the funding gap is not resolved by Congress. The Trustees for … Read more
The average rate for a 30-year mortgage in the US approached 6% this week to the lowest level since early February 2023. The rate fell to 6.09% from 6.20% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the rate averaged 7.19%. The last time the average rate was this low was in … Read more
JPMorgan Chase is in talks with Apple about taking over the tech giant’s credit card program from Goldman Sachs, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday. Discussions began earlier this year and have advanced in recent weeks, but a deal could still be months away, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter. Key details, … Read more
What would it take to feel financially prepared? New research has found that the average American feels prepared for the worst after saving $5,078. The survey of 2,000 employed Americans, evenly divided by generation (500 Gen Z, 500 Millennials, 500 Gen X and 500 Baby Boomers) found that Gen Zers need at least $4,286 in … Read more
Dear ABBY: I live in a building. I’m calm and I keep to myself. There is a janitor here who is very loud. When I receive my package, she asks, “So what’s in the package?” like I’m doing something dirty. She is also a terrible gossip and a liar. At the front desk, as well … Read more