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Should you sell your home ‘off market’?
Once the preserve of luxury London properties, the sales tactic is spreading. But what does it mean — and does it actually work?Financial Times - World -
What to Know About IP Ratings Before Your Phone Gets Wet
Just how resistant is your smartphone to dust and water?Wired - Tech -
Will a mortgage scupper your retirement?
City watchdog predicts more over-65s will have outstanding home loans in the futureFinancial Times - World - Mortgage -
Why you should consider credit card debt forgiveness before June
Credit card debt forgiveness may help you get out of debt faster. Here's why you should enroll before June.CBS News - Top stories -
Fed’s Waller needs ‘several more months’ of good inflation data before backing rate cut
“In the absence of a significant weakening in the labor market, I need to see several more months of good inflation data before I would be comfortable supporting an easing in the stance of monetary policy,” Waller said Tuesday.MarketWatch - Business -
Fed Governor Waller wants 'several months' of good inflation data before lowering rates
Fed Governor Christopher Waller said Tuesday that he does not think further interest rate increases will be necessary.CNBC - Business - Federal Reserve -
Treasury yields end lower for first time in four sessions amid dearth of U.S. data
Rates on U.S. government debt finished slightly lower in rangebound trading on Tuesday as investors eyed another batch of comments from Federal Reserve officials.MarketWatch - Business -
What Comp Time Policy Should You Set For Your Team?
... and two other tricky workplace dilemmas.Inc. - Business -
Think before you click – and three other ways to reduce your digital carbon footprint | Koren Helbig
The invisible downside to our online lives is the data stored at giant energy-guzzling datacentres . It’s been called “the largest coal-powered machine on Earth” – and most of us use it countless times a day.. The internet and its associated ...The Guardian - World -
Mortgage rates drop as markets bet on Bank of England cut
Fresh wave of competition among lenders could provide relief for homebuyers ahead of UK general electionFinancial Times - Business - Mortgage -
China to cut mortgage rates as part of plan to prop up property market
Local authorities will be allowed to turn unsold homes from developers into affordable housing. China will cut mortgage rates and allow local authorities to turn unsold homes from developers into affordable housing, in a series of drastic measures ...The Guardian - World - China -
Will mortgage rates fall in 2024? Here's what Freddie Mac predicts.
Demand for buying a home will remain strong in 2024 even though mortgage rates have been around 7% this year.CBS News - Top stories - Mortgage -
Japanese Yen Could Rise if Fed Cuts Rates
The Japanese yen could strengthen against the dollar if signs of a weaker U.S. economy allow the Fed to cut interest rates in September and December, Rabobank said.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
Fed governor: Further rate increases 'probably unnecessary'
Christopher Waller, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, said that further interest rate increases will be “probably unnecessary,” pointing to data showing that inflation is not “accelerating.” “Central bankers should never say ...The Hill - Politics - Federal Reserve -
When to Treat Your 401(k) as a Bank. And When to Keep It Locked Up.
Higher interest rates make retirement-plan loans more attractive, but there are risks.The Wall Street Journal - World -
RBA Elected Not to Fine Tune Rates at Policy Meeting
The Reserve Bank of Australia has warned that risks around the inflation outlook have risen, while uncertainty around the economy’s trajectory more broadly remains highly elevated.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How should countries deal with falling birth rates?
As the UK and US continue to see falling birth rates, options to deal with the issue are limited.BBC News - Top stories -
Mortgage rates fall to the lowest level in a month, but ‘home buyers are still feeling the pressure’ from high home prices
The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging at 7.02% Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.MarketWatch - Business -
Bird flu is spreading, but should you be worried?
The CDC launched a tracking dashboard as bird flu outbreaks spread rapidly, but should you worried about infection?The Hill - Politics -
Rates should be cut to 3.5% by end of 2025, IMF says
The international body upgrades its UK growth forecast and says rates could fall to 4.5% by the end of 2024.BBC News - Top stories -
You Made a Mistake in Your Taxes. Now What?
The rules around amending a return can get complicated. Here’s what you need to know.The Wall Street Journal - World -
You Shouldn't Need the Courage of Your Convictions to Speak
Sometimes it's foolish to speak publicly and anonymity is warranted.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Fed’s Mester says forecast of 3 rate cuts this year is now probably too many
“I was on the record before saying I was at the median [forecast] which was three,” Loretta Mester said Monday. “The developments I’ve seen in the economy right now, I would not think that that’s still appropriate.”MarketWatch - Business -
How to immunize your bond ETF if interest rates turn higher
Tips to hedge a portfolio against interest rate fluctuations.MarketWatch - Business -
'I'm your mammy's little boy' - siblings meet for first time
Long-lost siblings - one from Londonderry, one from Canada - meet for first time in Ireland.BBC News - Top stories -
Fantasy Baseball Weekend Preview: Substantial streaming should send you to success
Fantasy baseball analyst Fred Zinkie delivers his full-scale blueprint to finishing Week 7 on a high note.Yahoo Sports - Sports - Fantasy Football -
BoE needs more evidence of price pressures easing before cutting rates, says policymaker
Megan Greene believes ‘burden of proof’ must lie in inflation waning before Bank of England loosens stanceFinancial Times - Business -
Your cash has an estimated lifespan: Will you need to replace it?
Spoiler alert: On average, our money doesn't last longer than 30 years.The Hill - Politics -
‘We’ll See You at Your House’: How Fear and Menace Are Transforming Politics
Public officials from Congress to City Hall are now regularly subjected to threats of violence. It’s changing how they do their jobs.The New York Times - Top stories -
Hellblade 2 Will Let You Delete Your Save File, But Not In A Cool Way
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 has an option to delete your save file, if that's something you need, but the method isn't as clear as you may think. After you've started a playthrough, the main screen will continue to greet you with the option to begin ...GameSpot - Tech -
RFK Jr. notes last decade's Iranian president, Putin, Xi as people U.S. president should meet
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. name-checked former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who left the office in 2013, in a speech about sitting down with adversaries.NBC News - Top stories - Iran -
RFK Jr. lists past Iranian president as a leader the U.S. president should meet
While speaking at a campaign rally in Aurora, Colo., independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. mentioned the need for the U.S. president to speak with Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Iran's sixth president. Earlier that day, the country's ...NBC News - Politics - Iran -
When you stand side by side at the dog park, you can reveal your true selves – but not your names | Melanie Tait
Pet owners know what it’s like to form long-lasting connections with complete strangers, but remember: what’s said at the dog park stays at the dog park. There’s a universal truth about dog parks: if you go to one regularly enough you’ll find out ...The Guardian - World -
Can mindfulness really make you happy, lower your blood pressure and improve your sleep? Experts reveal all
Mindfulness is said to help everything from anxiety to overeating. But how does it work? Experts separate fact from fiction . FALSE “Mindfulness is the opposite of ‘emptying the mind’; it is fully immersing the mind in precisely what you are ...The Guardian - World -
The Dow crossed 40000 for the first time, a milestone that appeared implausible a little more than two years ago when the Fed began raising interest rates to cool an overheated economy.
The Dow crossed 40000 for the first time, a milestone that appeared implausible a little more than two years ago when the Fed began raising interest rates to cool an overheated economy.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Forget McDonald’s $5 value meal. If you really want to save money, bring your own wine to a diner.
Follow these tips to save some dollars the next time you visit your favorite restaurant.MarketWatch - Business -
TL;DR? ElevenLabs now lets you add voiceover narration to your website
The new Audio Native embeddable audio player automatically narrates web page content via ElevenLab's text-to-speech technology.VentureBeat - Tech -
What You Need to Know About Managing Expenses to Buy and Stay in Your Home
A podcast series examines sustainable homeownership by outlining the financial implications of buying a house.The Wall Street Journal - World -
With JPMorgan, Mastercard on board in biometric 'breakthrough' year, you may soon start paying with your face
Biometric technology like Amazon's pay-by-palm is already in hundreds of stores. Facial recognition to buy things is next, and restaurants are already using it.CNBC - Business -
You be the judge: should my mum let me drive her new car after I dented her old one?
Abbie says the minor collision was a one-off, but her mum Jane says she should now save up to buy her own car. You decide whose argument should be bumpedFind out how to get a disagreement settled or become a juror. Everyone make mistakes – even ...The Guardian - World