When the Federal Reserve changes interest rates, consumers feel the ripple effects in all sorts of ways. For savers, banks offering top interest rates tend…
A 403(b) plan is common in public schools, nonprofits and religious groups. It is a defined contribution plan where employees add money to a pre-tax or Roth account. The money is usually invested in mutual…
When the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates even by just 0.25%, it will have a direct impact on your finances. While a quarter of a percent may sound small, even slight changes in rates can ripple through the economy affecting everything from credit card payments to mortgage rates (more on…
Ice cream maker Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield has quit the company, as the divide with parent Unilever grew over its stance on the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. His partner, Ben Cohen, shared Greenfield’s open letter on X on Wednesday, saying it was a “difficult decision.” Greenfield had been…
Life throws curveballs. And often those curveballs mean you’re spending your hard-earned savings or you’re borrowing money instead. It can feel like a catch-22: Creating savings should help you avoid costly borrowing, but spending it equals losing it and going back to square one. So what is a saver to…
Key takeaways The Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card is a solid option for frequent Delta customers, but the $150 annual fee (waived the first year) might be a bit steep for some. This card earns 2X miles at U.S. supermarkets, at restaurants (including takeout and delivery in the U.S.)…
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