Diplomacy will have a “last shot” within the next two weeks to bring the Israel-Iran conflict to an end, according to one American and one European diplomatic official, a window set by President Trump this week as he decides whether to involve the U.S. in Israel’s offensive against Iran. Those efforts were underway Friday as … Read more
Recently unsealed court documents shed more light on the mindset and actions of the man charged in connection to the deadly shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses this past weekend in the Twin Cities. Vance Boelter, 57, is in custody and faces multiple federal and state murder charges following the attack overnight Saturday that killed … Read more
The interest-earning possibilities of CD and money market accounts are similar, but not identical, especially in today’s cooling rate climate. Getty Images Earning $4 or $5 on a $100 deposit into a savings account may seem like a lot of money on the surface. And it’s not. But what if that deposit amount was larger? … Read more
The monthly payments on a $100,000 annuity won’t cover all your expenses, but they could still be a big part of your retirement plan. Getty Images Retirement planning in 2025 looks a lot different than it did even a few years ago. Between persistent (but cooler) inflation, increased stock market volatility and high borrowing costs, … Read more
If you owe money to the IRS, an Offer in Compromise could help you reduce your total tax burden. Getty Images/iStockphoto Tax season might be behind us, but for millions of Americans, the stress of unpaid tax bills still lingers. But whether it’s due to an issue with unexpected income, a missed payment to the … Read more
Finding the lowest student loan rates could take some work this fall, but it’s also likely to pay off over time. Getty Images The cost of higher education is continuing to climb, making it tough to pay out of pocket for all of the expenses associated with getting a college degree. The price tag for … Read more
The rising price of silver could encourage investors to get started with the precious metal right now. Getty Images/iStockphoto There’s been quite a bit of attention paid to the price of gold in recent years and with good reason. Starting 2024 priced at just over $2,000 per ounce, the price of the shiny yellow metal … Read more
Forum Books We may receive an affiliate commission from anything you buy from this article. After losing a Republican primary in 2010, Alaskan Senator Lisa Murkowski – bucking party orthodoxy – ran for re-election with a write-in campaign, and won. That victory, thanks to a diverse coalition of Alaskans, instructed her service as a senator … Read more
Popping a champagne bottle on Portugal’s Atlantic coast in February, 32-year-old American Ian Andersen set out to fulfill his dream of biking across all seven continents of the world. He planned to ride for 10 months, covering roughly 10,000 miles to reach his final destination of Japan. He did not plan, however, for Israel to launch … Read more
Before borrowing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of home equity, owners should calculate their potential repayment costs. Getty Images/iStockphoto The average home equity level has been consistently rising in recent years, and according to recent reports, it has remained at a steadily high level. The cumulative home equity level in the United States hit … Read more