USA Today: Money
- Schumer & Cotton: Our bipartisan 'Fentanyl Sanctions Act' targets traffickers like China
Tuesday - 06/18/2019 - 06:00 AMSynthetic opioids have devastated our home states and many others. We need to work together to end an epidemic that kills tens of thousands a year.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - 4 cities in the USA where you can live on Social Security benefits alone
Tuesday - 06/18/2019 - 07:00 AMIf you're looking to Social Security to carry you through your retirement, try these cities where you don't need to be wealthy to live well.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - New Yolo anonymous Q&A app attracts millions of teenage users, has parents wary
Tuesday - 06/18/2019 - 07:31 AMThe new anonymous Q & A app, Yolo, has gained popularity among young Snapchat users but has raised concerns of bullying and privacy among parents.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - The FDA's proposal to limit nicotine could cost tobacco industry $165 billion, Morgan Stanley says
Monday - 06/17/2019 - 09:03 PMMajor U.S. tobacco companies could be in for a massive financial hit if the FDA elects to limit nicotine content in cigarettes.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Amazon fires back at Ocasio-Cortez’s claim that it pays workers ‘starvation wages’
Monday - 06/17/2019 - 07:41 PMAmazon committed to pay a $15 minimum wage to all of its employees, starting in 2018.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - All the best deals and sales you can shop this week
Monday - 06/17/2019 - 12:22 PMWe're watching for all the best sales so you can shop smarter and avoid fake "discounts" that aren't worth your time.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Mastercard to allow transgender people to use chosen names on credit and debit cards
Monday - 06/17/2019 - 01:13 PMMastercard will allow trans people to use their chosen names on credit and debit cards in an effort to combat discrimination at the cash register.
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Monday - 06/17/2019 - 01:57 PMTeach kids how to make their own snacks
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Coca-Cola, Pepsi highlight the 20 corporations producing the most ocean pollution
Monday - 06/17/2019 - 03:14 PMAbout 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered by oceans, and some corporations treat them better than others.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - This big bank is eliminating all fees on checking and savings accounts
Monday - 06/17/2019 - 05:01 AMDiscover is doing away with fees of any kind on its checking, savings, money market and certificate of deposit accounts.
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- $500,000 for a computer? How much did a computer cost the year you were born?
Tuesday - 06/18/2019 - 07:35 AMOnce wildly expensive and inaccessible but to the very rich, computers today are one of the most ubiquitous technologies worldwide.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Changing marijuana laws a challenge for employers: Ask HR
Tuesday - 06/18/2019 - 07:00 AMEmployers should proceed with caution, given changing marijuana laws and potential limits on questions and testing of employees.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Brighter, safer headlights are coming. The question is when.
Tuesday - 06/18/2019 - 06:13 AMEurope and Canada already allow brighter and more precisely directed headlights, but U.S. drivers are still waiting.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Don't lose money to hidden bank fees: Here's how to spot them
Monday - 06/17/2019 - 03:46 PMThese are the most common bank fees that many banks charge to cover the costs of maintaining their bank accounts.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Goldman Sachs is sounding the alarm: Tech stocks are overvalued
Monday - 06/17/2019 - 08:09 PMTech stocks – and software ones in particular – have had a big year, with Microsoft's stock price jumping 30% in 2019.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - July 4th food! How many hot dogs and hamburgers are consumed in your state?
Monday - 06/17/2019 - 12:24 PMWith the Fourth of July rapidly approaching, it’s clearly time to fire up those grills. But which state eats the most hot dogs and hamburgers?
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - 2018 was third-deadliest of the decade on American roads, NHTSA says
Monday - 06/17/2019 - 02:02 PMThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimated Monday that 36,750 people were killed in the U.S. in traffic crashes in 2018.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - How a 25-year-old hairstylist drives a six-figure Mercedes
Monday - 06/17/2019 - 02:21 PMA hairstylist shares his journey for making extraordinary money in his 20s by building a brand via Instagram and co-owning a salon in metro Detroit.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Fixed-income investments like bonds aim for steady income, lower risk in your portfolio
Monday - 06/17/2019 - 05:01 AMMany investors depend on fixed income as part of their strategy. These types of investments can generate payout of interest and return of principal.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Want to sell your home? Think like a buyer and follow these home-staging rules
Monday - 06/17/2019 - 08:24 AMAccording to a study, 83% of buyers’ agents said staging a home made it easier for prospective owners to see the properties as future homes.
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- $500,000 for a computer? How much did a computer cost the year you were born?
Tuesday - 06/18/2019 - 07:00 AMOnce wildly expensive and inaccessible but to the very rich, computers today are one of the most ubiquitous technologies worldwide.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Facebook is joining the crypto game. It's launching a Bitcoin-like currency called Libra
Tuesday - 06/18/2019 - 07:36 AMFacebook unveiled a plan to create a new digital currency similar to Bitcoin, one that could drive more e-commerce and boost ads on its platforms.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Smart travelers keep a lid on currency fees when paying for stuff abroad
Tuesday - 06/18/2019 - 06:00 AMWhether you pay by credit card or cash abroad, getting the best deal matters. Our experts have advice on how to keep currency fees under control.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - You'll have enough maple syrup for the winter thanks to Vermont
Monday - 06/17/2019 - 04:10 PMVermont, aka the Green Mountain State, took the lead in maple production in the U.S. for 2019, according to the state's Secretary of Agriculture.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - This amazing machine lets you make nugget ice at home—and it's finally on sale again
Monday - 06/17/2019 - 04:53 PMThe Opal Nugget Ice Machine makes Sonic-level ice, so you can enjoy a limeade right at home.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Email sextortion scams are on the rise and they’re scary. Here’s what to do if you get one
Monday - 06/17/2019 - 12:54 PMLast year, electronic extortion complaints rose 242%, with total losses of $83 million. The advice from experts: Don’t fall for it.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Comcast created an eye-control remote to help users with mobility challenges
Monday - 06/17/2019 - 01:13 PMComcast launches a free X1 TV remote that lets customers with physical disabilities change channels, surf and sets recordings with their eyes.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Target stock price drops after weekend register meltdown
Monday - 06/17/2019 - 03:04 PMTarget easily could have lost as much as $100 million in sales over the weekend when the retailer’s cash registers went down.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Are interest rates going down? Trade war, stock market, vulnerable economy may press Fed
Monday - 06/17/2019 - 11:05 AMThe Federal Reserve is likely to open the door to a possible rate cut in July, depending on U.S.-China trade talks in coming weeks, economists say.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - I learned the hard way: How you can avoid my credit card mistakes
Monday - 06/17/2019 - 07:00 AMMy credit card mistakes were easily avoidable and something to learn from. Here are three notable blunders you too can avoid.
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