Do you have an adjustable rate mortgage? The clock is ticking, here’s what you need to do now
Today’s high interest rates have created a ticking time bomb for the many homebuyers who took out an adjustable-rate mortgage near the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. About 330,000 homeowners who took out an ARM in 2019 have already seen their five-year fixed-rate term end, and another 100,000 will join them next year, according to […]
Inexpensive Asian supplement known as ‘brain herb’ may help delay dementia symptoms
A trust deed? If you’re looking to improve brain health, a common supplement sold on Amazon and in stores like Walgreens, Walmart, and GNC may help fight symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer’s. Ginkgo biloba extract – known as “brain herb” – is derived from the dried leaves of the ginkgo biloba tree, which is native […]
Being single is very expensive and stressful, but these women would rather be alone
Women would rather accept the “singles tax” than the couple. The “singles tax” — the highest costs singles pay to support themselves financially — recently rose to over $7,000, according to Zillow, but women would rather stay on their own. A new study conducted by Qualtrics on behalf of Intuit Credit Karma found that while […]
Australia hits price hikes with multi-million dollar fines
Supermarket giants could face fines of up to $10 million for breaching the Food and Nutrition Code of Conduct in new laws aimed at holding the supermarket sector accountable. Set to be introduced into parliament on Wednesday, the statutory fines will be the highest corporate penalties under any industry code, which navigates how supermarkets conduct […]
Parent Google shares fall as DOJ seeks forced sale of Chrome browser
Shares of Google parent Alphabet fell more than 6% on Thursday after the Justice Department asked a federal judge to order the sale of Google’s Chrome web browser – one of several tough legal remedies aimed at breaking up the Big Firm’s monopoly Tech on internet research. In addition to the search giant’s web portal, […]
Which generation gives the best advice – Gen Z or boomers? The results of this survey may surprise you
Okay, boomer! Most Americans are overwhelmed and fed up with today’s tipping culture, but some are still more generous than others, according to a survey conducted by personal finance comparison site Bankrate. Nearly 3 in 5 adults have negative feelings about tipping – and dissatisfaction only increases with age. “Older Americans seem to have the […]
This beloved Thanksgiving food is banned in other countries because of 2 ingredients linked to cancer
A popular Thanksgiving side dish served in millions of homes each year is banned across Europe — and not because Europeans are so jealous of our delicious holiday spread. Stove Top Stuffing, the instant boxed mix that’s cemented itself as a must-have accompaniment to turkey, contains two ingredients that are off-limits in many developed countries. […]
SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, who clashed with Wall Street and the crypto industry, to resign
Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler will step down in January. 20 when President-elect Donald Trump’s administration takes over, the agency said Thursday, ending an ambitious tenure that saw it clash with Wall Street and the crypto industry. “I thank President Biden for entrusting me with this extraordinary responsibility. The SEC has fulfilled our […]
There’s a secret money-saving hack for every zodiac sign
Few words inspire less joy than “budget,” but as inflation rates rise and wages remain stagnant, many of us are looking for ways to save. There is no single wallet solution for saving. Rather, the key to financial stability and fat stacks of paper lies in understanding your spending habits, non-negotiables, and long-term goals, all […]