New OTC Birth Control Option May Ease Access and Affordability
Online sales of the first OTC birth control pill authorized in the U.S. began on Monday. The product is now being rolled out, which will soon be offered at Walgreens and CVS, two of the biggest shops.
Mar 20, 2024 01:07 AM EDT
Rate Cuts Delayed: How it Impacts Your Financial Decisions
Many Americans are looking forward to the Federal Reserve's first reduction in its benchmark interest rate of the year: potential homebuyers hope for cheaper mortgage rates. Higher stock prices are anticipated by Wall Street dealers.
Mar 19, 2024 08:21 AM EDT
Is Mr. 100 a Sign of Coming Crypto Boom?
An enigmatic Bitcoin whale known as "Mr. 100," has garnered attention in the cryptocurrency world after accumulating more than 52,996 Bitcoin, valued at more over $3.5 billion, according to on-chain data.
Mar 18, 2024 09:02 AM EDT
New Car Deals Don't Help Your Old Car's Value
As the industry advances past the supply-chain problems that drove up auto costs during the epidemic, prices for new automobiles are predicted to decline in 2024.
Mar 18, 2024 07:30 AM EDT
Should You Invest in Europe Now? Top Rankings Signal Opportunity
According to the Global Opportunity Index (GOI) research by the Milken Institute, four of the top five locations for investors are in Europe.
Mar 18, 2024 06:03 AM EDT
Unlock the True Potential of Your Gold IRA: Avoid These Costly Traps
With good reason, gold investment has become much more popular in recent years. Gold offers a plethora of other special advantages to investors in addition to being a safer way to diversify your investment portfolio.
Mar 18, 2024 04:52 AM EDT
March Madness and Money: Tips for Enjoying the Games Without Gambling Away Your Savings
Since the last March Madness tournament, more states have permitted legal sports betting for the sixth year in a row
Mar 18, 2024 01:12 AM EDT
Dollar Stores Face Challenges as Inflation Strains Budgets
Since their inception in the 1950s, dollar shops have proliferated all throughout the United States, appearing in both rural and urban areas.
Mar 16, 2024 09:13 AM EDT
Head's Up: Health Plan Credit Could Shrink Your Refund
Analysts caution that if you purchased insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace in 2023, you will need to submit a federal tax return in order to get your advance premium tax credit, if for no other reason.
Mar 15, 2024 01:30 PM EDT
Biden's 2025 Budget: What Changes Could Impact Medicare, Family Leave, and Medicaid Home Care?
Major initiatives focused at assisting older persons are included in President Biden's 2025 budget plan, which will also serve as his platform for the presidential election.
Mar 15, 2024 12:10 PM EDT
Young Adults Forced to Choose Between Needs and Dreams
Despite their increasing riches, young individuals continue to live and spend in the present. Many believe they are without options.
Mar 15, 2024 11:00 AM EDT
Overpaid Social Security? New Boss Vows to Help You Keep More of Your Money
The new head of the Social Security Administration has pledged to restructure the agency's process for recovering billions of dollars that it believes were incorrectly disbursed to recipients, stating that the current method "just doesn't seem right or fair."
Mar 15, 2024 03:50 AM EDT
Inflation Alert: Everyday Goods Set to Cost More as Wholesale Prices Jump
The latest indication that inflationary pressures in the economy are still high and may not abate as quickly as the Federal Reserve or the Biden administration would like comes from the acceleration of wholesale prices in the United States in February.
Mar 15, 2024 12:48 AM EDT
How Employers Are Helping Employees Bridge the Student Loan-Retirement Gap
A new study found that paying off student loans is impeding certain Americans' ability to accumulate retirement savings, particularly those who earn higher wages in America.
Mar 14, 2024 10:20 AM EDT
Selling TikTok: Could a US Sale Affect Your Online Security and Wallet?
The more than 100 million American users of TikTok may soon be unable to use the app after the U.S. The app's Chinese parent business must sell it in the United States, or else the House of Representatives will vote to prohibit it.
Mar 14, 2024 09:31 AM EDT