The State Department has told U.S. embassies and consulates to expand vetting for all visa applicants who wish to come to Harvard University, including visitors as well as students, according to an email obtained by CBS News. In an internal email dated May 29 and sent by Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s office to all … Read more
The potential for another gold price spike is high this June. Getty Images Investors tracking the price of gold in recent years have had a lot to monitor – and for good reason. With inflation spiking to a multi-decade high in June 2022, many investors turned to gold for its safe-haven attributes and its ability … Read more
MAGA influencers and far-right leaders gathered in Poland and Hungary this week as the Conservative Political Action Conference, known as CPAC, held two international events — a show of strength in the increasing trans-Atlantic alliance between the Trump White House and Europe’s populist conservative movement. On Thursday in Budapest, Hungary’s prime minister Viktor Orbán was the … Read more
If you’re planning to invest in a $200,000 annuity for retirement, you should know what the monthly payments could look like now. Getty Images It can be tough to prepare for retirement amid today’s economic uncertainty, and even retirees who’ve planned diligently are feeling the pressure of the current landscape. One major issue is that … Read more
Little, Brown & Co. We may receive an affiliate commission from anything you buy from this article. Former President Bill Clinton and bestselling author James Patterson previously collaborated on thrillers set in the White House: “The President Is Missing” and “The President’s Daughter,” both #1 New York Times bestsellers. Now they’ve joined forces for their … Read more
Paying off your high-rate credit card debt should remain a priority, even in today’s unique economic atmosphere. unknown/Getty Images The news released this May that credit card debt balances were declining appeared to be positive on the surface. Certainly, a decline in what borrowers owe is preferable to a spike. But upon closer examination, this … Read more
European leaders rarely weigh in on U.S. elections before they’ve taken place, but Hungary’s far-right Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has ignored those conventions. “If Mr. Trump returns, we will open multiple bottles of champagne,” Orbán said during a news conference before addressing the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, on Oct. 10. He also expressed confidence … Read more
Counselors who work with foreign students eager to attend college in the U.S. are advising them to purge their social media accounts of posts that could attract the attention of U.S. State Department officials. “Any new student who comes on board — especially an international student who doesn’t have a U.S. passport — we would … Read more
Achieve Debt Relief offers a lot more to its customers than just debt settlement services. Getty Images/iStockphoto Founded in 2002 and based in San Mateo, California, Achieve Debt Relief is part of Achieve, a financial services company launched by the co-founders of Freedom Financial Network. Unlike traditional debt relief companies, Achieve offers a more comprehensive … Read more
Withdrawing money from your home should always be done carefully, but especially so in today’s economy. Getty Images While inflation may have cooled in April and in the months prior, the federal funds rate remains high and on pause, perhaps longer than many had anticipated. This has, in part, caused interest rates on everything from … Read more