Astronomy events to look out for the month of June Professor Chris Palma shares the top astronomy events to watch this June, from the Strawberry Moon to the summer solstice. Things are getting hot across the country, and summer has not even officially begun, but the summer solstice is bringing in the season and deals…
Trump vowed economic relief, but Americans say they’re struggling President Donald Trump promised to end inflation and bring down food costs right away after he took office. Here’s what Americans think 100 days in. Despite inflation, most parents haven’t increased their children’s allowances. The average weekly allowance for children aged 5-17 is $37.19, but the…
While new college graduates’ first challenge is often landing a job, entering the workforce brings other stresses like navigating their new career as well as their personal finances. Most of this year’s college graduates are Gen Z, the generation that experiences the most financial stress, according to Ally Bank’s recent Minds on Money report. Only…
Trump summons Fed’s Powell to tell him he’s wrong on rates U.S. President Donald Trump called Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to the White House on May 29 for their first face-to-face meeting since he took office in January and told the central bank chief he was making a “mistake” by not lowering interest rates….
Medicare says scammers are targeting Americans amid open enrollment period If you get a phone call from someone claiming to be from Medicare, be wary. Officials say it could be a scam. Scripps News If you have Medicare, you may be susceptible to fraud schemes where scammers attempt to steal money or personal information. Scammers…
Maurie Backman | The Motley Fool Understanding a 401k: How it works and why it’s important What is a 401k plan? Key benefits and how to maximize your savings. In many ways, retiring as a married couple is easier than retiring as a single person. You have someone to split expenses with, spend time with,…
What you need to know about airport security rules and checkpoints Here are TSA rules that you need to know and what to expect at each airport checkpoint. The code “SSSS” on a boarding pass stands for “Secondary Security Screening Selection,” requiring additional screening at TSA checkpoints. Reasons for the “SSSS” code can include last-minute…
“Million Dollar Listing” star Ryan Serhant sells Florida condo Former “Million Dollar Listing New York” star Ryan Serhant is representing La Fontana condominium in West Palm Beach, which is up for sale. The owners are hoping the prime waterfront location will attract a developer to demolish and rebuild. A previous deal fell through with a…
Courageous raccoon performs ‘Mission Impossible’-like move A driver recorded a raccoon leaping from a moving truck and rolling off the highway in Milwaukee. In the midst of rising home prices, changing remote work trends and even climate change, Americans are moving into new homes in large droves, but where those new homes are is constantly…
Odds of winning the Powerball and Mega Millions are NOT in your favor Odds of hitting the jackpot in Mega Millions or Powerball are around 1-in-292 million. Here are things that you’re more likely to land than big bucks. The Powerball jackpot rose to $101 million for the Wednesday, June 18 drawing after no one…