The first part of the January 6 Committee hearings is now finished (before continuing again in September), and has led to significant revelations regarding the build-up to the incident and what was happening away from the […]
Becoming a successful investor doesn’t involve taking scary risks but building wealth slowly over time. Use these seven investing principles and you’ll never panic or wonder if you’re doing the right things with your money, […]
One of the dangers posed by microplastic pollution in the oceans is that fish and other marine life might eat it by mistake. But could a solution to the problem involve a robot designed to consume it on […]
Robin Williams was a comedy genius. Perhaps the pre-eminent comedy genius of our lifetimes, which made his death 8 years ago on Aug. 11, 2014, all the more tragic. Everything from the twinkle in his eyes […]
Even the most money-savvy person is likely to have some false beliefs about money. Maybe you were raised with misconceptions about finances, were given off-target advice from well-intentioned friends or advisors or picked up some […]
Where you live may determine what kind of health care you can get — and how much you have to spend to get it. The cost of health insurance varies widely across states. People have more trouble getting […]
“When I grow up, I want to capture and sell rats from pubs!” Said no one in the 21st century ever (well, at least almost no one, we suppose). While the age of the machine […]
With inflation at the highest level since 1981 and wages not keeping pace, many Americans are struggling to make ends meet. And while a fresh poll from Morning Consult and Yahoo Finance shows that two thirds of U.S. adults are […]
As summer solstice marks the official beginning of summer in the Northern hemisphere, holiday season is quickly approaching. After two summers with subdued travel due to Covid-19, a significant rebound in travel activity is […]
Social Security is a federal program that pays retired workers a monthly benefit. Benefits may also go to people with disabilities, widows, or the children of Social Security recipients, though 76% of all payments go […]
The Earnings Engine that Could With roughly 65% of S&P 500 companies having now reported their Q2 results, the verdict is nearly in and earnings season hasn’t been as terrible as feared. It certainly […]
What started as a handful of isolated monkeypox cases in the United Kingdom has officially been declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the World Health Organization (WHO) on July 23. The worldwide number […]
The U.S. economy entered a technical recession in the second quarter of 2022. The real GDP of the country shrunk by 0.9% in Q2 according to preliminary numbers released Thursday by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In […]
Revo Foods, a plant-based food tech startup, is ready to start stocking grocery store shelves with sustainable “seafood.” No, it’s not seafood caught from the ocean — instead, Revo Foods has created 3D-printed salmon […]
Work from home scams are the absolute worst. Scams have been around forever but technology has made it easier and more profitable for scammers to exist. Especially with the rise of remote work. In fact, […]
If you’re charging prescriptions to a credit card or digging for change in your car and couch every month to scrounge up enough money to pay for prescriptions, you’re not alone. Around seven percent of […]
What the President Said President Joe Biden’s executive order regarding cryptocurrencies had been highly anticipated prior to the release of details yesterday. Some analysts have expressed concern the U.S. will fall behind the broader market […]
U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to shortly sign into law the Chips+ bill, aimed at increasing the competitiveness of the U.S. microchip industry, alleviating dependency on Greater China and the shortage of microchips […]
Dining at a Michelin-starred restaurant is on the bucket list of every respectable foodie out there, but it can come at a price. This is especially true for restaurants that have earned two or three […]
With the economy still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s no surprise that tax time can be quite stressful for small businesses. In fact, research has shown that 12 percent of business owners report […]
When the economy is good, it often seems like it will stay that way forever. But if you study history — or just live long enough — you’ll realize that future recessions are inevitable. […]
The highest-paying jobs in the U.S. are often medical professions, though careers in technology, information, and transportation are working their way into the upper ranks. Medical careers have consistently topped the list, though, and the Bureau […]
Every month, Gallup asks U.S. adults what they think is the most important problem facing their country. In July, ‘inflation‘ was at the top of the list with ‘government/leadership, both on 17 percent. The economy in […]
Summertime can lure us into spending more money simply because our usual habits and routines are disrupted. Kids are out of school and desperate for entertainment. Adults are eager to spend time outdoors after months […]
Every day, weird but true things happen and take the world by storm, like when a raccoon scaled a New York City skyscraper back in 2018. But these clicky, fascinating facts aren’t anything new. Throughout […]
Both your income and your debt determine how much house you can afford. Mortgage lenders plug these figures into certain calculations and ratios to come up with the loan amount they’re willing to offer. […]
The Democrats are controlling the House, the Senate and the presidency at the moment, but the midterm election coming up at the end of the year has the power to change this status quo. […]
Rates of reckless driving behavior have risen dramatically across the country during the past two years with few signs of slowing down.[1] While such elevated rates started during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic — […]
In an ever-changing world where social media, video calls, and texting have become the norm, we all need to stay connected with our loved ones. With these shifts in communication, seniors are at risk […]
Let’s talk about summer squash! Or rather, let’s make some summer squash recipes! I love squash because they are delicious, but I also love them because they are usually relatively cheap in the summer. If […]