This week, the Federal Reserve increased interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, affecting everything from credit cards to auto loans and more, which will affect everyone’s finances. Here’s how to protect your money. Federal Reserve raises interest rates On March 22, 2023, in the Federal Reserve’s battle to tame stubborn
Eight celebrities, including Lindsay Lohan, were charged by the SEC for illegally promoting cryptocurrencies without disclosing they were being paid for their endorsements. Kim Kardashian was charged in October. 8 celebrities charged by the SEC for illegally promoting crypto A number of celebrities have been hit with charges by the
With two historic bank failures in March – and amid continuing news about other struggling banks – consumers are rightly concerned about just how safe it is to keep their money in a bank. Here’s how to protect your cash. What’s happening with banks? In the wake of the second-
Every month since the start of the year, Bed Bath & Beyond has been announcing more and more store closings. Now the company has announced it’s shuttering 400 stores in an attempt to stave off bankruptcy. Bed Bath & Beyond Stores to close 400 stores forever In January, Bed Bath
Imagine perusing the job listings by the company you work for and seeing an opening for your own job, paying up to $90,000 more a year. That’s exactly what happened to one NYC woman who then applied for her own job! Woman sees her own job listed for $90K more
In a monumental move, drugmaker Eli Lilly announced it will reduce its insulin prices by 70%, capping the cost for customers at $35 a month, and while it will bring relief for millions, it comes too late for some. Lilly caps insulin cost at $35 a month, a 70% reduction
America hit its debt limit on January 18, 2023, and the inability of the government to cover its financial obligations could be reached by summer if Congress doesn’t address the debt ceiling. What happens if the US defaults? US projected to default on its debts by summer The United States
Following on the heels of Elon Musk charging for verified-account status on Twitter, Meta is following suit by launching a paid verification status for Facebook and Instagram called Meta Verified at around $12 a month. Facebook and Instagram to charge for verified accounts Elon Musk took a lot of flak
Your old iPhone and iPod could be worth a significant amount of money. A first-generation 2007 iPhone recently sold for more than $63,000 in an online auction, while an original 2001 iPod classic is worth $49,000. Original iPhones routinely selling for $25,000 Old iPhones are suddenly in demand by collectors,
As real estate prices continue to skyrocket into the stratosphere of unaffordability, a solution for making home buying possible has emerged, especially for millennials: co-buying. Is it right for you? The pros and cons. Emerging solution to homeownership: Co-buying The sky-high prices of homes have put them out of reach
