What are mortgage rates and how are they calculated? A Complete Guide The basics of mortgage rates: Key factors explained Getting married and buying a first home: two days representing some of the happiest – and most expensive – days most people ever celebrate. The average wedding costs $36,000, according to the wedding registry platform…
How are tariffs and your 401(k) retirement savings intertwined? Experts say a rise in tariffs can lead to several factors that impact your retirement savings. At least $1.7 trillion languishes in lost or forgotten 401(k) accounts, with an average unclaimed balance of $56,616. Those 29 million idle accounts represent one quarter of all assets held…
Thunder knock off Knicks, will battle Thunder for NBA Finals crown USA TODAY Sports’ Lorenzo Reyes breaks down how the Indiana Pacers fought their way into the NBA Finals. Sports Pulse If you’re a fan of burritos and basketball, Chipotle has a promotion for you. The fast casual Mexican food chain announced Monday, June 2,…
One of the key promises behind President Donald Trump’s tariff strategy was to revive U.S. manufacturing. But the policies intended to lay that foundation are currently having the opposite effect. During the past three months, as President Donald Trump and his administration have worked to finalize tariff rates across dozens of countries and product categories,…
What is the S&P 500? A complete guide to this key stock market index Understanding the S&P 500: What it is and why it matters U.S. stocks rose by midday after a report showed a surprisingly large number of job openings in April. The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) showed available jobs totaled…
Johnny C. Taylor Jr. | Special to USA TODAY Johnny C. Taylor Jr. tackles your human resources questions as part of a series for USA TODAY. Taylor is president and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management, the world’s largest HR professional society and author of “Reset: A Leader’s Guide to Work in an Age of Upheaval.” Have a…
How to soften stale bread Don’t throw away your stale bread just yet. Here’s how to easily revive it. Problem Solved, USA TODAY There’s something magical about fresh bread, especially if it’s a soft yet slightly crunchy baguette. However, it can go stale fast, and if you don’t enjoy it in time, it becomes more…
Can the Florida Panthers really go back-to-back? With a dominant roster and playoff experience, the Panthers are poised to make a strong run at back-to-back Stanley Cup titles. Sports Pulse Bring out those hockey sticks and gear up. It’s time for the NHL’s “Stanley Pup.” The friendly competition, featuring 32 adoptable rescue dogs “showing their…
Confidence is key. That’s true of Bethenny Frankel’s appearance during the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show at W South Beach on Saturday in Miami Beach, Florida. The “Real Housewives of New York City” alum strutted in swimwear along with big names like Jordan Chiles, Alix Earle, Lauren Chan, Jena Sims and Ilona Maher. But at…
Miley Cyrus opens up about vocal condition behind her raspy voice Miley Cyrus has revealed that she has Reinke’s edema, a condition affecting her vocal cords that gives her voice its raspy tone. unbranded – Entertainment If you’ve experienced “tattoo regret,” you’re not alone. Miley Cyrus is right there with you. Cyrus considers 80% of…