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Gold, Silver, Copper Cool Off After Record Climbs, Experts Predict More Gains

The price of gold has been rising to all-time highs; on Monday, spot gold reached a fresh peak of $2,449.89 per ounce. Prior to this past week, industrial metal copper and silver both reached multi-year highs.

May 28, 2024 5:29 PM EDT


Florida Communities Build Permanent Disaster Funds

Last year, the United States set a new record for the highest number of disasters causing over $1 billion in damages. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's forecast for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, starting June 1, predicts at least 17 named storms and four to seven major hurricanes.

May 28, 2024 3:56 PM EDT


Is Your Money Working for You? Strategies to Grow Your Assets in 2024

Although saving and investing seem like easy processes, it can be difficult to get started and keep up progress. Here are strategies to increase your assets in 2024 and the years to come as inspiration.

May 27, 2024 4:04 PM EDT


From "I Do" to "We Do Budget": Financial Checklist for a Strong Marriage

Couples will differ in some of their shared financial decisions, such as whether or not to create joint accounts or share credit cards. After marriage, combine finances by following these steps.

May 27, 2024 4:02 PM EDT


NCAA Agrees to Payout, Redefining College Athlete Compensation

A $2.8 billion deal that ends an antitrust case against the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the country's five largest conferences will compensate thousands of student-athletes, both current and former. Now, the difficult part will be deciding how much each participant receives and why.

May 27, 2024 3:32 PM EDT


$2,000 Stimulus for Seniors Ready for Release? Details on Eligibility, Timing Scarce

The US Federal Government plans to provide the $2000 Seniors Stimulus Checks, which are intended primarily for seniors from low-income families.

May 27, 2024 3:19 PM EDT


Proxy Firm Questions Musk's $56 Billion Compensation Proposal

The $56 billion compensation proposal for Tesla CEO Elon Musk, if approved, would be the highest pay package for a CEO in corporate America, according to a statement made on Saturday by proxy consulting company Glass Lewis.

May 27, 2024 3:19 PM EDT


What Is the Secret to Generational Wealth?

The preservation and transmission of assets from one generation to the next is known as generational wealth. It could be simpler for your children or grandkids to reach life milestones like attending college or buying a home if you provide them even a tiny financial safety net when they grow up.

May 25, 2024 12:22 PM EDT


3 Reasons to Consider Credit Card Debt Forgiveness Before June

Have you heard of the forgiving of credit card debt? In an effort to provide you with relief from excessive debt, these services collaborate with your lenders to lower your credit card balances.

May 25, 2024 12:22 PM EDT


US Escalates Airbus Dispute, Hikes Tariffs on European Aircraft

Amid a nearly 16-year transatlantic battle over aviation subsidies, the U.S. government said on Friday that it will raise duties on airplanes imports from the European Union to 15% from 10%. This move will put further pressure on Brussels.

May 25, 2024 12:22 PM EDT


Artificial Intelligence, Millennial Inheritance Could Spark Stock Market Surge

Some investors may worry about market volatility ahead, given a contentious presidential race, lingering inflation, sinking consumer sentiment, and uncertainty over Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.

May 25, 2024 12:22 PM EDT


Beef, Condiments Increase Prices to Over 10% Ahead of Memorial Day

For barbecue staples like ground beef, hot dogs, buns, relish, ketchup, and mustard, consumers will pay, on average, somewhat more this year than in 2023, according to Datasembly.

May 25, 2024 12:18 PM EDT