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Articles by April Fowell
California Drivers Feeling the Pinch, State Mulls Measures to Lower Gas Prices
Given the skyrocketing cost of petrol in California, legislative representatives have announced a detailed strategy to solve the problem.
May 28, 2024 9:48 PM EDT
Self-Made Millionaires Reveal 5 Overpriced Expenses
It's simple to picture the things you would purchase for yourself if you were a millionaire. However, you quickly learn from speaking with genuine billionaires that no one becomes a millionaire or maintains a million dollar portfolio by living carelessly.
May 28, 2024 6:03 PM EDT
Retailers Slash Prices to Woo Budget-Conscious Customers This Summer
There may be additional reasons for Americans to rejoice in the return of warmer weather if they spend Memorial Day shopping for deals both online and in physical locations.
May 28, 2024 5:49 PM EDT
Gold, Silver, Copper Cool Off After Record Climbs, Experts Predict More Gains
The price of gold has been rising to all-time highs; on Monday, spot gold reached a fresh peak of $2,449.89 per ounce. Prior to this past week, industrial metal copper and silver both reached multi-year highs.
May 28, 2024 5:29 PM EDT
Florida Communities Build Permanent Disaster Funds
Last year, the United States set a new record for the highest number of disasters causing over $1 billion in damages. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's forecast for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, starting June 1, predicts at least 17 named storms and four to seven major hurricanes.
May 28, 2024 3:56 PM EDT
Is Your Money Working for You? Strategies to Grow Your Assets in 2024
Although saving and investing seem like easy processes, it can be difficult to get started and keep up progress. Here are strategies to increase your assets in 2024 and the years to come as inspiration.
May 27, 2024 4:04 PM EDT
From "I Do" to "We Do Budget": Financial Checklist for a Strong Marriage
Couples will differ in some of their shared financial decisions, such as whether or not to create joint accounts or share credit cards. After marriage, combine finances by following these steps.
May 27, 2024 4:02 PM EDT
NCAA Agrees to Payout, Redefining College Athlete Compensation
A $2.8 billion deal that ends an antitrust case against the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the country's five largest conferences will compensate thousands of student-athletes, both current and former. Now, the difficult part will be deciding how much each participant receives and why.
May 27, 2024 3:32 PM EDT
$2,000 Stimulus for Seniors Ready for Release? Details on Eligibility, Timing Scarce
The US Federal Government plans to provide the $2000 Seniors Stimulus Checks, which are intended primarily for seniors from low-income families.
May 27, 2024 3:19 PM EDT
Proxy Firm Questions Musk's $56 Billion Compensation Proposal
The $56 billion compensation proposal for Tesla CEO Elon Musk, if approved, would be the highest pay package for a CEO in corporate America, according to a statement made on Saturday by proxy consulting company Glass Lewis.
May 27, 2024 3:19 PM EDT
What Is the Secret to Generational Wealth?
The preservation and transmission of assets from one generation to the next is known as generational wealth. It could be simpler for your children or grandkids to reach life milestones like attending college or buying a home if you provide them even a tiny financial safety net when they grow up.
May 25, 2024 12:22 PM EDT
3 Reasons to Consider Credit Card Debt Forgiveness Before June
Have you heard of the forgiving of credit card debt? In an effort to provide you with relief from excessive debt, these services collaborate with your lenders to lower your credit card balances.
May 25, 2024 12:22 PM EDT
US Escalates Airbus Dispute, Hikes Tariffs on European Aircraft
Amid a nearly 16-year transatlantic battle over aviation subsidies, the U.S. government said on Friday that it will raise duties on airplanes imports from the European Union to 15% from 10%. This move will put further pressure on Brussels.
May 25, 2024 12:22 PM EDT
Artificial Intelligence, Millennial Inheritance Could Spark Stock Market Surge
Some investors may worry about market volatility ahead, given a contentious presidential race, lingering inflation, sinking consumer sentiment, and uncertainty over Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.
May 25, 2024 12:22 PM EDT
Beef, Condiments Increase Prices to Over 10% Ahead of Memorial Day
For barbecue staples like ground beef, hot dogs, buns, relish, ketchup, and mustard, consumers will pay, on average, somewhat more this year than in 2023, according to Datasembly.
May 25, 2024 12:18 PM EDT
Core Capital Goods Orders Rise By 0.1%, Suggesting Improvement in Business Spending
Important capital goods made in the United States saw a higher-than-anticipated increase in new orders and shipments in April, indicating a modest uptick in corporate equipment expenditures in the first part of the second quarter.
May 25, 2024 12:18 PM EDT
S&P 500 Companies Sound Alarm on Coronavirus Impact on Earnings, Profits
The coronavirus outbreak in China is predicted to have a significant impact on the revenues and profitability of nearly one in five S&P 500 corporations, indicating the disease's widespread effects on enterprises worldwide.
May 25, 2024 12:17 PM EDT
Wall Street Embraces Ether: Exchanges Approved to List Spot ETFs
Applications from Nasdaq, CBOE, and NYSE to list exchange-traded funds (ETFs) linked to the price of ether were authorized by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Thursday.
May 25, 2024 12:16 PM EDT
Could Higher Rates Trigger Interstate Exodus?
According to Michael Mazerov, senior scholar at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, other research indicates that state taxes may not have a significant effect on migration trends.
May 24, 2024 11:56 AM EDT
Drugmaker Pfizer Seeks $1.5 Billion in Cost Reductions
On Wednesday, Pfizer announced the start of a new, multi-year cost-cutting initiative as it attempts to recover from the sharp fall in its Covid business.
May 24, 2024 11:51 AM EDT
Feds Clarify Protections for Buy Now, Pay Later Users
The growing "buy now, pay later" industry has regulators catching up. The growing "buy now, pay later" industry has regulators catching up.
May 23, 2024 9:03 PM EDT
Retail Giant Walmart Commits $700 Million to Guatemala's Growth
Walmart's Central America president announced on Wednesday that the company intends to invest almost $700 million in Guatemala over the next five years.
May 23, 2024 12:42 PM EDT
Top Apps for Price Comparisons, Cash Back, and More
A variety of applications that offer digital coupons, bargain notifications, cash back, and other benefits are among the top shopping apps for saving money.
May 23, 2024 12:26 AM EDT
Top Vanguard Bond Funds for Uncertain Markets
Businesses like Pimco and Nuveen probably spring to mind when considering fixed-income expertise. Pimco's co-founder Bill Gross is infamously called "The Bond King" for managing the well-known Pimco Total Return Fund.
May 22, 2024 10:58 AM EDT
Dave Ramsey Recommends Claiming Social Security Early Amidst Concerns
A growing number of Americans fear they may not get the Social Security benefits to which they have paid during their working lives.
May 22, 2024 10:48 AM EDT
Biden Orders 1 Million Barrels of Gasoline from Reserve to Curb Rising Gas Costs
In an effort to lower gas costs this summer, the Biden administration said on Tuesday that it is releasing one million barrels of gasoline from a Northeast reserve created during Superstorm Sandy.
May 22, 2024 10:07 AM EDT
Trump's 2024 Campaign to Accept Crypto Contributions
Donald Trump's presidential campaign announced on Tuesday that it will start taking bitcoin donations in an attempt to assemble what it refers to as a "crypto army" in the run-up to Election Day.
May 22, 2024 10:05 AM EDT
The Taylor Swift Fallacy: Why Big Events Don't Always Equal Big Boosts
Some are innocuous, such as the recurring claims that Taylor Swift's current global tour generates $1,300 or more in local spending for every $100 spent on tickets wherever she travels.
May 22, 2024 10:05 AM EDT
Parking Perks or Hidden Fees: How Much Should You Tip a Valet?
Valets put in a lot of labor. In addition to being in charge of moving cars safely, they also have to operate fast and effectively, regardless of the weather, including wind, rain, heat, or snow.
May 21, 2024 1:20 PM EDT
GLP-1 Weight Loss Option Now 85% Cheaper with Hims & Hers
Injectable GLP-1 weight reduction medications are being sold by direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical firm Hims & Hers Health at a far lower price than name-brand rivals like Wegovy and Ozempic.
May 21, 2024 1:18 PM EDT