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Top Vanguard Bond Funds for Uncertain Markets
Businesses like Pimco and Nuveen probably spring to mind when considering fixed-income expertise. Pimco's co-founder Bill Gross is infamously called "The Bond King" for managing the well-known Pimco Total Return Fund.
May 22, 2024 10:58 AM EDT
![Dave Ramsey Recommends Claiming Social Security Early Amidst Concerns](https://1695419552.rsc.cdn77.org/data/images/full/16878/dave-ramsey-recommends-claiming-social-security-early-amidst-concerns.jpg)
Dave Ramsey Recommends Claiming Social Security Early Amidst Concerns
A growing number of Americans fear they may not get the Social Security benefits to which they have paid during their working lives.
May 22, 2024 10:48 AM EDT
![Biden Orders 1 Million Barrels from Reserve to Curb Rising Gas Costs](https://1695419552.rsc.cdn77.org/data/images/full/16876/biden-orders-1-million-barrels-from-reserve-to-curb-rising-gas-costs.jpg)
Biden Orders 1 Million Barrels of Gasoline from Reserve to Curb Rising Gas Costs
In an effort to lower gas costs this summer, the Biden administration said on Tuesday that it is releasing one million barrels of gasoline from a Northeast reserve created during Superstorm Sandy.
May 22, 2024 10:07 AM EDT
![Trump's 2024 Campaign to Accept Crypto Contributions](https://1695419552.rsc.cdn77.org/data/images/full/16877/trumps-2024-campaign-to-accept-crypto-contributions.jpg)
Trump's 2024 Campaign to Accept Crypto Contributions
Donald Trump's presidential campaign announced on Tuesday that it will start taking bitcoin donations in an attempt to assemble what it refers to as a "crypto army" in the run-up to Election Day.
May 22, 2024 10:05 AM EDT
![The Taylor Swift Fallacy: Why Big Events Don't Always Equal Big Boosts](https://1695419552.rsc.cdn77.org/data/images/full/16873/the-taylor-swift-fallacy-why-big-events-dont-always-equal-big-boosts.jpg)
The Taylor Swift Fallacy: Why Big Events Don't Always Equal Big Boosts
Some are innocuous, such as the recurring claims that Taylor Swift's current global tour generates $1,300 or more in local spending for every $100 spent on tickets wherever she travels.
May 22, 2024 10:05 AM EDT
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Building an Emergency Fund: Why It's Crucial and How to Get Started
Discover the importance of building an emergency fund and learn practical steps. With our guide, you can secure your financial future and gain peace of mind.
May 21, 2024 01:37 PM EDT
![Parking Perks or Hidden Fees? The Truth About Valet Tipping](https://1695419552.rsc.cdn77.org/data/images/full/16874/parking-perks-or-hidden-fees-the-truth-about-valet-tipping.jpg)
Parking Perks or Hidden Fees: How Much Should You Tip a Valet?
Valets put in a lot of labor. In addition to being in charge of moving cars safely, they also have to operate fast and effectively, regardless of the weather, including wind, rain, heat, or snow.
May 21, 2024 01:20 PM EDT
![GLP-1 Weight Loss Option Now 85% Cheaper with Hims & Hers](https://1695419552.rsc.cdn77.org/data/images/full/16872/glp-1-weight-loss-option-now-85-cheaper-with-hims-hers.jpg)
GLP-1 Weight Loss Option Now 85% Cheaper with Hims & Hers
Injectable GLP-1 weight reduction medications are being sold by direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical firm Hims & Hers Health at a far lower price than name-brand rivals like Wegovy and Ozempic.
May 21, 2024 01:18 PM EDT
![Freddie Mac Sees Limited Rate Cuts, Dampening Housing Hopes](https://1695419552.rsc.cdn77.org/data/images/full/16871/freddie-mac-sees-limited-rate-cuts-dampening-housing-hopes.jpg)
Freddie Mac Sees Limited Rate Cuts, Dampening Housing Hopes
For those who are purchasing a home, the year has been difficult thus far because of the combination of rising loan rates and high housing costs. Regretfully, there might not be much respite for the rest of 2024.
May 21, 2024 01:14 PM EDT
![Target Cuts Prices on Thousands of Essentials as Inflation Pinches Budgets](https://1695419552.rsc.cdn77.org/data/images/full/16870/target-cuts-prices-on-thousands-of-essentials-as-inflation-pinches-budgets.jpg)
Target Cuts Prices on Thousands of Essentials as Inflation Pinches Budgets
As inflation bites into household budgets and more Americans become more frugal with their purchasing, Target intends to lower prices on thousands of consumer staples this summer, ranging from milk to diapers.
May 21, 2024 01:12 PM EDT
!["Spaving" Trend Explained: Are you Spending More to Save Less?](https://1695419552.rsc.cdn77.org/data/images/full/16869/spaving-trend-explained-are-you-spending-more-to-save-less.jpg)
Spaving Trend Explained: Are You Spending More to Save Less?
"Spaving" is a rebranded term for an old "trap" that is affecting grocery shops, merchants, and even online casinos: spending more to save money.
May 20, 2024 02:16 PM EDT
![U.S. Consumers Putting Off Purchases for Pools, Mattresses](https://1695419552.rsc.cdn77.org/data/images/full/16866/u-s-consumers-putting-off-purchases-for-pools-mattresses.jpg)
US Consumers Putting Off Purchases for Pools, Mattresses Due to Inflation
As high inflation and interest rates hurt, Americans are delaying some more expensive, traditionally financed purchases.
May 20, 2024 02:15 PM EDT
![Homeownership Strained by 25% Property Tax Hike, Soaring Insurance Costs](https://1695419552.rsc.cdn77.org/data/images/full/16867/homeownership-strained-by-25-property-tax-hike-soaring-insurance-costs.jpg)
Homeownership Strained by 25% Property Tax Hike, Soaring Insurance Costs
The increase in property taxes and homeowners' insurance costs is a growing threat to homeowners' financial stability and decision-making processes
May 20, 2024 02:14 PM EDT
![US Considers Strategies to Address Rising National Debt](https://1695419552.rsc.cdn77.org/data/images/full/16865/us-considers-strategies-to-address-rising-national-debt.jpg)
US Considers Strategies to Address Rising National Debt
Government debt has increased by about 50% since the beginning of the Covid pandemic, causing concern in Washington and on Wall Street.
May 20, 2024 01:47 PM EDT
![Survey Shows Women Are Generous Diners, Spotting Friends $24 on Average](https://1695419552.rsc.cdn77.org/data/images/full/16868/survey-shows-women-are-generous-diners-spotting-friends-24-on-average.jpg)
Survey Shows Women Are Generous Diners, Spotting Friends $24 on Average
The average amount of money American women would spend for a friend's dinner was $24.
May 20, 2024 12:39 PM EDT