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Image: Getty Images; Illustration: Bankrate A mixed week for home equity rates. The $30,000 home equity line of credit fell two basis points to 7.43%, according to Bankrate’s national survey of lenders. Meanwhile, the five-year $30,000 home equity loan rose two basis points to 8.12%, its highest level this year.…
A federal appeals court ruled Monday that the Pentagon’s policy to kick out transgender troops was illegal, halting the administration from removing more than two dozen transgender service members who have sued the Pentagon.A majority of the three-judge panel of the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia…
Pelley made headlines for vocally challenging Nick Bilton, the new executive producer at “60 Minutes,” and calling out Weiss.The veteran “60 Minutes” correspondent, who’d been with CBS for over three decades, reportedly said that Weiss was “murdering” “60 Minutes.”Bilton fired Pelley on Tuesday night, saying that the correspondent’s “antipathy to…
PaeGAG / Shutterstock.com“Tell me about yourself.” Interview questions can sometimes feel a bit awkward. And since you are trying to impress your recruiter, you can’t be too modest. On the other hand, being too cocky is also a bad idea. How should you best answer it? Read on and learn…
You don’t have to look far to find the best senior discounts, but you have to reach a certain age first. And that age can vary, as not all businesses define “senior” the same way. Members of groups like AARP and the Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC) know that…
A retirement plan that needs to last 30 or more years can succeed or fail based on its structure. Account types, contribution levels, asset allocation, tax treatment and withdrawal sequencing will determine how much you keep, how long it lasts and how much goes to taxes. That is why the…
Imagine a family-friendly brand with the initials “TS” that floods the market with bespoke merchandise. Are you thinking of “Toy Story” or Taylor Swift?For now, at least, they’re one and the same. Swift confirmed long-simmering speculation this week when she announced her new single for the “Toy Story 5” soundtrack,…
The cost of a college education has only been rising, and at some US schools, the annual sticker price now surpasses $100,000.As millions of Americans drown in student debt, some schools have implemented policies to help students better afford higher education, including free-tuition initiatives.The financial aid landscape in the US…
El Nariz / Shutterstock.comFor many people, getting up bright and early is the best way to get a jump-start on their workday. A quick run, followed by a shower and a cup of coffee, gets these early birds off on the right foot. If you find yourself in that category…
Kmpzzz / Shutterstock.comEveryone wants to save more money. But right now, it can feel like a real uphill battle. So we dug into Americans’ savings habits, struggles, and stress points in our State of Savings survey. You might be surprised at what we found. Only 37% of working Americans say…
