Inflation just rose again: Why you should invest in gold right now

Should you give up on ether, XRP and dogecoin as bitcoin continues to dominate the crypto market?

A weekly look at the most important news and moves in crypto, and what’s on the horizon in digital assets.

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Debt consolidation loan vs. debt consolidation program: Which is better with inflation rising again?

Increasing inflation could have an impact on the type of debt consolidation it makes sense to pursue right now.

CBS News - 1h

CPI Report: Inflation Rose Unexpectedly in January

The Consumer Price Index rose 3.0 percent from a year earlier as food and energy prices picked up.

The New York Times - 1h

$100,000 home equity loan vs. $100,000 cash-out refinance: Which is better right now?

Both have benefits, but for many homeowners, a $100,000 home equity loan could make more sense now. Here's why.

CBS News - 1h

Should you lock a home equity loan rate with inflation increasing again?

Inflation just rose for the fourth consecutive month. Here's why homeowners should lock in a home equity loan rate now.

CBS News - 2h

Austrian Coalition Talks Collapse, Averting, for Now, a Far-Right Chancellor

The plan by the far-right Freedom Party to run Austria was halted by a disagreement over who would lead the all-important Interior Ministry.

The New York Times - 3h

‘Mother Nature thinks people should shut down’: why we’re so unmotivated in winter

It’s normal to have low energy in the colder months – but for some, seasonal affective disorder can shut down their lives. One dark and dreary February, I was bemoaning my lack of motivation. My ...

The Guardian - 5h

The 33 Best Shows on Apple TV+ Right Now (February 2025)

Severance, Silo, and Slow Horses are among the best shows on Apple TV+ this month.

Wired - 1d

What Type of Business Should You Start? 20 Years Ago, Steve Jobs Needed Just 7 Words to Provide the Answer

Entrepreneurs seize opportunities. Just make sure you seize the right opportunity for you.

Inc. - 1d

Trump’s tariffs could make international stocks more attractive than U.S. investments. Here’s why.

U.S. investors are looking abroad in pursuit of higher stock-market returns.

MarketWatch - 2h

The Trump administration needs a Turkish-Syria policy right now

Turkish President Erdogan and his administration are negotiating with Syria's interim president to solidify its influence and control over the new Syrian government, potentially threatening ...

The Hill - 2h

Why Argentina is back in love with the peso — for now

Despite Javier Milei’s pledge to dollarise the economy, the national currency is having a resurgence

Financial Times - 5h

San Diego Padres top prospects 2025: Farm system holds promise if you can just wait for the teenagers

Teenage catcher Ethan Salas leads the pack

CBS Sports - 6h

Falling inflation-adjusted yields have cheered investors. Why it may not last.

The yield on 10-year Treasury inflation-protected securities probably won’t keep falling this year despite its recent retreat, according to Capital Economics.

MarketWatch - 6h

Why the Department of Education has withstood so many assaults from the right

Many conservatives want to use the department to advance “anti-woke” policies and understand that harnessing its power can advance their objectives more than abolishing it.

The Hill - 7h

Trump says ‘Biden inflation’ is up. What’s right, and not, about that remark.

President Trump had a quick response to numbers showing hotter-than-forecast 0.5% rise in consumer prices in January.

MarketWatch - 7h

His L.A. home just burned down, now John Goodman lists historic New Orleans mansion for $5.5 million

Goodman’s decision to list the stunning property comes just 3 weeks after his longtime Pacific Palisades property was destroyed.

MarketWatch - 12h

I've been studying the brain for 15 years. If you do just one thing for sharper memory, make it this

As a brain researcher of 15 years, Dr. Heather Sandison always encourages people to eat foods that cultivate a sharper, stronger memory. She shares the one thing everyone should prioritize.

CNBC - 1d

You may be invested in the wrong stocks

You probably don’t know that you’re underweight value stocks and overweight in growth

MarketWatch - 1d

What a dozen roses may cost you this Valentine's Day

The average price of a dozen roses for Valentine's Day 2025 vary by state due to factors like supply chain logistics, weather and inflation.

CBS News - 1d

Roses are red, violets are blue, 940 million flowers are traveling (through Miami) to you

If any husbands or boyfriends mess up Valentine’s Day this week, it’s not because of a shortage of flowers.

NBC News - 1d

Dirty water and endless wars: why cholera outbreaks are on the rise again

The number of cases globally has surged since 2021, as war and the climate crisis pile pressure on vaccine supplies. Cholera, the scourge of the Victorian era, is staging a comeback fuelled by ...

The Guardian - 1d

Gold could hit $3,000 soon and $4,000 in 2026, this market pro says. Here’s why.

Yardeni: Inflation, tariffs, plus countries accumulating gold as a haven from U.S. sanctions.

MarketWatch - 2d

Prolapse, tearing, pain: a urogynecologist on what you should know before giving birth

Dr Jocelyn Fitzgerald, who specializes in disorders of the pelvic floor, is ‘begging women to learn’ the physical risks and changes that accompany childbirth. A lot of patients who come to see Dr ...

The Guardian - 2d

The bond market just sent a message about Trump’s second term. Stock investors should listen.

Calm in bonds suggests it’s time to pencil in stocks you like — but wait for market-moving headlines from Washington.

MarketWatch - 2d

Is it true that … you should feed a cold and starve a fever?

A professor of medicine weighs in on the old wives tale, and discusses the fastest routes to recovery. Tom Wilkinson, professor of respiratory medicine at the University of Southampton, says there ...

The Guardian - 2d

Why more young men in Germany are turning to the far right

The far right here and elsewhere in Europe attracts an increasing number of young people, particularly men.

BBC News - 2d

Do you have too much of your money invested in the stock market?

Also: A big warning for Tesla’s shareholders, Roth IRA timing and companies that are likely takeover targets.

MarketWatch - 3d

Far-Right Leaders Rally in Spain to ‘Make Europe Great Again’

At a gathering in Madrid, members of Europe’s far-right parties set aside any trepidation they might have about President Trump’s threats and instead focused on a common enemy: the European Union.

The New York Times - 3d

You may not like Trump, but his power grab for the economic levers is right. Liberals, take note! | Leah Downey

The US president has recognised something that is rarely acknowledged: monetary policy is political. The question is how to make it democratic. If I asked you to list the things that make ...

The Guardian - 3d

Real Madrid in the UCL? Right now, Man City struggle to beat Leyton Orient

Real Madrid will hardly be trembling with fear when they watch Manchester City's laboured 2-1 win at Leyton Orient in the FA Cup.

ESPN - 4d

How much should you pay to do your taxes? Maybe nothing — if you qualify for free tax prep.

Major tax-prep providers like Intuit’s TurboTax and H&R Block say they can do “simple” federal income-tax returns for free. The IRS also has two different free filing options equipped for these ...

MarketWatch - 4d

The 42 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now (February 2025)

Parasite, Y Tu Mamá También, and Carry-On are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month.

Wired - 4d

The 43 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now (February 2025)

The Night Agent, Squid Game, and Asura are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.

Wired - 4d

This HR Company Valued at $12 Billion Just Announced Plans to IPO. Here’s Why Other Companies Are Watching Closely

Human Resources startup Deel recently hit an annual revenue run rate of $800 million.

Inc. - 4d

Travis Kelce Just Taught a Powerful Lesson in How to Strengthen a Team. Every Leader Should Pay Attention

The Kansas City Chiefs tight end says he loves that the team is ‘the villains of the NFL.’

Inc. - 5d

Adobe’s New AI Promises to Help Your Company Tackle Tricky Contract Language. Should You Let It?

AI has taken big steps into the realm of legalese. Now, Adobe’s new tool is meant to strip the mystery from complex contractual language.

Inc. - 6d

Why you should be rooting for the Eagles in Super Bowl LIX

"Fly, Eagles, Fly" has a nice ring to it, but Philadelphia is a bit of a throwback. If you are tired of the shotgun and passing it every down, this team is for you.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

‘Dengue Boy’ Is the Weird, Fleshy Novel You Need Right Now

Dengue Boy, a book about a humanoid mosquito taking his revenge in the dying years of planet Earth, is unsettling and essential.

Wired - Feb. 5

Inflation just rose again: Why you should invest in gold right now

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