How kids are getting their allowance now

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…

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Career and financial tips for new grads

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…

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FDA approves new twice-yearly HIV shot in bid to end epidemic

FDA approves twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the world’s only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV. (Scripps News) Scripps News The Food and Drug Administration has approved Gilead’s HIV prevention drug lenacapavir, a twice-a-year injectable medication that clinical trials show prevents new infections. The drug will be marketed…

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How to protect yourself and avoid fraud

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…

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