Inside Creative House / Shutterstock.comKevin O’Leary’s latest financial wake-up call cuts deeper than many of his Shark Tank rejections. The outspoken investor says many Americans are trapped in a relentless…
Credit Sesame explains how a slowing job market could influence your credit score through potential income disruption, increased reliance on credit, and other financial pressures. Increased financial stress for households…
Dean DeBlois, the director of the “How to Train Your Dragon” live-action remake, told Business Insider that he thinks live-action remakes are unnecessary.But he believes his is different, because it creates a new pathway for remakes that keep the franchises’…
One of the most common questions that doctors treating colon cancer get is: “what else can I do?”Since colon cancer starts in the digestive tract, the food we put in ours is — rightly or wrongly — one of the…
Key takeaways A SEP IRA is a tax-advantaged retirement account that’s an especially attractive option for workers who don’t have access to an employer-sponsored plan. The annual contribution limits for an SEP IRA are significantly higher than those of traditional…
If you’re a recent graduate, you’re probably feeling some anxiety about entering the workforce. Employees — especially Gen Zs — report feeling burned out, while return-to-office mandates are affecting people’s work-life balance. And as CEOs bluster about AI wiping out half of all entry-level white collar jobs, employees and soon-to-be…
Every generation has its own version of the vibrating belt machine — the ’50s-era contraption that promised to literally shake housewives into shape with minimal effort (and effect). This perpetual fitness obsession is why, on a recent Friday in June, I found myself strapped into the 2025 iteration: an electro-muscle…
Key takeaways The major advantage of credit-building products is the potential to improve or establish your credit score. Higher rates and restrictions on how and when you receive funds are…
The outgoing chief of Ukraine’s ground forces said on Wednesday that his command was in a “state of managerial stagnation” when he first took his post in November.Writing on social…
When Marian Barry’s mother died in 2014, the Arizona nurse knew she needed a change. For years, her life had revolved around taking care of her aging parents and working as a cardiac nurse just outside Phoenix.A colleague suggested travel…
Key takeaways A secured credit card requires you to deposit to offset the risk that you will not make your payment. These cards typically come with low credit lines and high interest rates. Using your secured credit card responsibly, including…
Lockheed Martin shares dropped as much as 7% on Wednesday after news that the Pentagon is asking for half of the F-35s it initially forecast for the Air Force.The defense contractor’s shares recovered to $456 at market close, or about…
Howard Schultz, the former chair and CEO of Starbucks, enthusiastically lauded Brian Niccol’s turnaround plan for the coffee chain at a company event on Wednesday.Schultz was speaking at “Starbucks Leadership Experience 2025,” an event which saw over 14,000 North American…
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President Donald Trump has assembled his most illustrious legal team yet.In a court hearing Wednesday morning, they made their debut.Jeffrey Wall, a partner at Sullivan & Cromwell who briefly served as solicitor general in Trump’s first term, arrived at the…
Healthcare technology management, or HTM, is a growing field with promising career opportunities — but it’s one that remains under the radar.It ranked 22nd in…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Bryant K. Hawkins Sr., a site manager for the clinical asset management company Trimedx and the…
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Key takeaways Business loans can range from as little as $500 to over $5 million. The amount of money a business can borrow depends on a variety of factors, including lender, type of business loan, business credit score and annual…
Key takeaways Refinancing a loan involves getting a new loan to pay off an old debt. If you have multiple loans, you can either refinance…
Key takeaways The easiest business loans streamline the application process and approve loans quickly to help you get funding — we rounded up seven of…
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President Donald Trump’s former Secretary of Commerce doesn’t think the trade deal between the US and China is close to being “done.””It looks as though they made a fairly modest deal, mostly focusing on export controls on both the US…
In late 2021, Bree and Wes Moss started mapping out a year of travel with their 8-year-old daughter, Sailor.Times hadn’t been easy for the family.…
Jamie Dimon has a tip for improving workplace culture quickly: “Fire the assholes.”Speaking on Wednesday at the Databricks Data & AI Summit, Dimon took a…
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fizkes / Shutterstock.comThe estimated Social Security inflation adjustment for 2026 is creeping up. The Senior Citizens League now projects that the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will be 2.5% next year. That’s based on new inflation data released by the…
Kues / Shutterstock.comThe consumer price index rose to 2.4% year-over-year in May, a slight increase from April’s 2.3%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Monthly inflation peaked at just 0.1%, suggesting that price growth remains relatively stable. CNBC issued…
Key takeaways Credit repair companies work on your behalf to find and fix mistakes on your credit report to boost your score. The fees and services may vary depending on the company you choose. You can do credit repair on…
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Microsoft is preparing a version of its Copilot AI tool for the Pentagon.”For DoD environments, Microsoft 365 Copilot is expected to become available no earlier than summer 2025,” the company stated in a recent blog written for government customers. “Work…
Luna Vandoorne / Shutterstock.comIf you’ve been job hunting lately and feeling like it’s taking forever, you’re not imagining things. The latest unemployment data shows the unemployment rate remains relatively low at 4.2%, yet finding a new job has become significantly…
Tama2u / Shutterstock.comTrump’s sweeping tariffs on imports from virtually every country will remain in effect until at least the end of July, meaning those higher prices you’ve noticed at the store aren’t going away anytime soon. Here’s what happened: The…
Key takeaways An ISO rating reflects how prepared a community is to handle a fire. ISO ratings factor things like water supply and size of the local fire department. Homes with a high ISO rating may be stuck with higher…
The climate crisis has intensified the frequency and severity of flooding for many communities, prompting cities to turn to climate-resilient infrastructure. At the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council, a growing challenge is communicating these solutions to residents and officials.Sarah Vitale,…
Dropbox’s CEO reads a lot of business books but credits four with making him a better business leader.Drew Houston cofounded Dropbox in 2007 and has been CEO since.In the nearly 20 years he’s been at the helm of the cloud…
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Key takeaways Scammers use texts, calls, emails and letters to create a false sense of urgency about debt repayment. Always ask for detailed information about the debt and the debt…
Images by Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways Paying off your mortgage early can give you a sense of security and more flexibility in your budget. A mortgage…
Key takeaways The World of Hyatt rewards program has over 1,300 properties across 76 countries. Members can earn points through hotel stays, spending with Hyatt partners, hosting meetings or events…
Shirinkin Yevgeny / Shutterstock.comYears of supply chain instability and vital mineral shortages may be easing. President Trump recently announced a framework agreement with China to secure rare earth elements and…
Image by GettyImages; Illustration by Bankrate Reversing its recent rise, the average rate on a $30,000 home equity line of credit (HELOC) fell five basis points this week. At 8.22…
Bikeworldtravel / Shutterstock.comMcDonald’s shares took a hit this week after analysts painted a sobering picture of how weight-loss drugs might reshape the fast-food landscape. The stock dropped as much as 1.7% following a dramatic two-notch downgrade from Redburn Atlantic, which slashed its rating from…
