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How much does a $30,000 HELOC cost monthly in 2025?
Monthly payments on a $30,000 HELOC are more affordable than you think. Find out what they are at today's rates.CBS News - 5d -
'We are still in the fight' - just how bad does it look for Leicester?
Leicester boss Ruud van Nistelrooy insists his side are "still in the fight" to stay up despite suffering an 11th loss in 12 Premier League games at West Ham.BBC News - 4d -
How does inflation impact credit card debt? Experts weigh in
With inflation rising again, credit card debt might get more challenging, too. Here's what to know now.CBS News - 15h -
How much does a $125,000 HELOC cost monthly in 2025?
A $125,000 HELOC could be a critical part of your financial plan this year. Here's how much it will cost monthly.CBS News - 11h -
How much does Apple's staggered AI rollout really matter to the stock?
Shares dipped Monday after a report that Apple's "true modernized" version of Siri, a key part of its AI strategy, may not reach customers before 2027.CNBC - 7h -
I Used to Work at the IRS. Here’s How the Massive Job Cuts This Week Will Affect You
Is it a good time to cheat on your taxes given all the pink slips at the IRS?Inc. - Feb. 22 -
How the Trump and DOGE terminations — perhaps the biggest job cuts in history — may affect the economy
The Trump administration's federal mass job cuts may amount to the largest in history. That has financial ramifications for households and the economy.CNBC - Feb. 23 -
How the Trump and DOGE terminations — perhaps the biggest job cuts in history — may affect the economy
The Trump administration’s purge of federal workers may ultimately amount to the biggest job cut in U.S. history, which is likely to have ramifications for the economy, especially at the local ...NBC News - Feb. 23 -
What Do the Mass IRS Layoffs Mean for Your Business Tax Filings?
The IRS just laid off at least 6,000 employees, which could lead to slower processing times–or lax enforcement.Inc. - Feb. 21 -
Mobile phone theft: What to do if your device is stolen
Phone theft has soared recently. Here's a quick guide on how to protect yourself from phone theft and what to do if your phone is stolen.BBC News - 6d -
What to Know About Filing Your Tax Return as the I.R.S. Sheds Workers
How to avoid delays, check the status of refunds and contact the Internal Revenue Service with problems.The New York Times - 4d -
What You Should Know About Your Spouse’s Money
Many couples are surprisingly unaware about key aspects of each other’s finances — and that can hurt them. Here’s how to get on the same page.The New York Times - 1d -
Your Earbuds Are Gross. Here’s How to Clean Them Properly
Filthy buds look bad, impact sound quality, and even risk infection. WIRED asked the experts how to correctly banish that ear gunk.Wired - Feb. 19 -
Your five-star bedroom: how to bring that hotel aesthetic home
There’s nothing like the crisp sheets and serene stylings of a boutique hotel. So how can you recreate it? Busola Evans speaks to those in the know. Whether it’s the crisp white sheets, plush rugs, ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
How much of your paycheck should go to credit card debt?
If you put more than this amount toward credit card debt each month, you may want to consider other solutions.CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Make your Oscars predictions — and see how they compare to our film experts'
The Associated Press’ film writers have made their Oscars predictions in every category, ahead of Sunday’s ceremonyABC News - 5d -
How Nvidia's earnings news may impact your retirement fund
AI chip designer Nvidia's latest earnings announcement smashed expectations and it may reflect on your 401(k) retirement plans. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.CBS News - 4d -
Monster Hunter Wilds - How To Change Your Character's Appearance
Are you wondering about how to change your character's appearance in Monster Hunter Wilds well after you've started the campaign? Yes, it's quite possible to alter your character's looks so you ...GameSpot - 3d -
Here’s how rent can make or break your credit, experts say
Usually, rent doesn't affect your credit score — unless your payments are being reported to the major credit bureaus or debt collectors pursue past-due rent.CNBC - 1d -
Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects youFinancial Times - 18h -
What is causing your spring allergies and what can you do to prevent them?
Seasonal allergies affect roughly 100 million people in the U.S., according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.The Hill - 2d -
NBA Defensive Player of the Year odds: What does Victor Wembanyama's injury mean to the award race?
The Defensive Player of the Year race just changed drastically with Wembanyama now out for the seasonCBS Sports - Feb. 20 -
Germany has swung to the right. What does that mean for the country – and Europe? Our panel responds
Friedrich Merz’s CDU/CSU may have won the German election, but all eyes are on the far-right AfD after its huge gains Continue reading...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
A humiliation at the White House and what does it tell us? Trump would make a colony of my country | Andrey Kurkov
A cold reality hit us in Washington. Zelenskyy was being forced to buy hope of survival by people who have no care for our freedom. It’s warming up in Kyiv. The temperature has risen from -5C to ...The Guardian - 3d -
The Trump-Zelenskyy slugfest was shocking. What does Ukraine do now? | Rajan Menon
For the Ukrainian leader, there’s no coming back from the debacle. His country’s best hope now lies with Europe. No matter their position on the Russia-Ukraine war, people who view the televised ...The Guardian - 3d -
President Trump proposes pardon for Pete Rose, but what does that mean for late banned baseball hits king?
It is unclear what a potential pardon would cover because Rose, who died last October, has not been convicted of a crimeCBS Sports - 2d -
Braves' Sean Murphy to miss Opening Day with cracked rib; what does that mean for top prospect Drake Baldwin?
CBS Sports ranked Baldwin the No. 32 prospect in baseball heading into the 2025 seasonCBS Sports - 13h -
Who does Medicaid cover? How Congress' proposed budget cuts could be felt
A budget resolution adopted Tuesday by House Republicans could jeopardize the health insurance coverage of millions of low-income and disabled people who rely on Medicaid if lawmakers follow ...NBC News - 1d -
Trump said Zelenskyy ‘does not have the cards’. But how well is he playing his own hand? | Olga Chyzh
The US president has no interest in countering aggressors. His short-termist game plan will cost America dear. The White House meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be ...The Guardian - 1d -
Measles outbreak: how contagious is it and what are the symptoms?
Infectious disease experts say the latest outbreak is still in its infancy and could get a lot worse – here’s what to know. Don’t let a billionaire’s algorithm control what you read. Download our ...The Guardian - 3d -
Who still makes the federal minimum wage of $7.25?
Some states have raised minimum wage for employees as the federal level has stayed at $7.25 an hour since 2009. The Trump administration has not signaled plans to boost the minimum wage, so what ...NBC News - Feb. 22 -
It’s now a stock picker’s market as more shares outperform the S&P 500. Here’s what that means for your portfolio.
The number of individual stocks outperforming the S&P 500 has exploded since the start of 2025 after a two-year stretch of unusually concentrated performance. That translates to a broader ...MarketWatch - Feb. 24 -
Batting Around: What would your walk-up song be if you were an MLB player?
Do you want your own personal hype song? A fan favorite? A crowd sing-along?CBS Sports - 4d -
A Psychologist Explains How to Shut Your Brain Up So You Can Finally Get to Sleep
Too much going on at work to fall asleep? Research shows a simple technique called ‘cognitive shuffling’ can help quiet your brain.Inc. - Feb. 21 -
Here's how IRS layoffs could impact your tax filing and refund this season
Thousands of IRS employees are expected to lose their jobs as Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, continues cuts to federal spending.CNBC - Feb. 21 -
How to Make Your Brand Stand Out in a ‘Sea of Sameness,’ According to Refinery29’s Piera Gelardi
Gelardi sat down with Yelitsa Jean-Charles, founder of Healthy Roots Dolls, and Inc. editor-in-chief Mike Hofman to talk marketing strategy.Inc. - 5d -
We did a fancy exhibition of charts. Here’s how to get your hands on one of them
Charts + church + charityFinancial Times - 23h -
German elections: When are they, what’s being decided and how that will impact markets
The election for the 630-seat Bundestag is taking place on Sunday, Feb. 23. It’s happening seven months early after a snap election was agreed.MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
The 2025 Oscars are tonight. Here's how to watch and what to know
The 97th Annual Academy Awards have arrived. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2025 Oscars live.CBS News - 1d