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Minimum credit card payments are rising: How to tackle your card debt now
Struggling to pay more than the minimum on your credit card debt? These solutions could help.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Bonus season: how does yours measure up?
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How Trump’s Changes to U.S. Gender Policy Could Affect Your Passport
President Trump’s order abolishing the “X” marker and recognizing only birth sex has caused confusion and anxiety for trans, intersex and gender-nonconforming travelers.The New York Times - 4d -
5 risks of just making minimum credit card payments
The minimum payment option exists primarily to benefit the credit card companies, not the cardholders.CBS News - 6d -
Monster Hunter Wilds - How To Capture And Trap Monsters
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MLB Park Factors that will affect your fantasy baseball hitters in 2025
Fantasy baseball analyst Dalton Del Don unveils his Park Factor findings for 2025.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20 -
The IRS is firing thousands of workers. Will it affect your tax refund?
With the IRS laying off thousands of employees Thursday, many Americans may be wondering if their tax returns – or their refunds – will be affected.The Hill - Feb. 22 -
How Trump’s Tariffs Could Affect American Companies
Business owners told The Times that President Trump’s tariffs could lead to higher costs and expressed frustration at the sudden uncertainty about policy.The New York Times - 1d -
How Trump’s Tariffs on China Are Affecting Toy Companies
A trade show for toys, most of which are made in China, showcased an industry, underneath the fun, rattled by President Trump’s higher tariffs.The New York Times - 48m -
How New York’s Plan for Reparations Became a Debt Trap for Marijuana Retailers
New York persisted with a plan to build flagship dispensaries for people the state once prosecuted for weed offenses, even as it failed to meet its goals.The New York Times - 5d -
Ashton Jeanty to the Cowboys? + Does Abdul Carter's injury affect his draft stock? | Football 301
Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald discuss the latest coming out of the NFL Combine, including a potential landing spot for RB Ashton Jeanty and the potential fallout of DE Adbul Carter's foot ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
What is nerve flossing and does it help with nerve pain?
It can help relieve pain and tension, especially for patients recovering from injury or nerve compression conditions. As a fairly diligent stretcher who tries to get at least five minutes of ...The Guardian - Feb. 20 -
How much does tax relief cost (and is it worth it)?
If you owe money to the IRS, tax relief could be worth considering, but there are extra costs that come with it.CBS News - 4d -
How to reduce your taxable income
Contributing to your retirement plans, considering health savings accounts and donating to charity may help reduce your taxable income. Bankrate's Kemberley Washington joins CBS News with tips.CBS News - 6d -
Half of U.S. Workers Worry About How AI Will Affect Their Jobs
AI-using respondents called it more useful for speeding up work than for improving the quality of their output, but 60 percent of respondents to a Pew survey said they don’t use AI at all.Inc. - 5d -
MLB Park Factors: Pitcher's parks that will affect your fantasy baseball teams in 2025
Fantasy baseball analyst Dalton Del Don unveils his Park Factor findings for 2025.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20 -
Don’t Call it Crypto: How This Founder Used Stablecoin to Build a New Cross-Border Payment Network
Sinclair Toffa left Palantir to bring innovation to international payments.Inc. - 5d -
What to Do With Your Defunct Humane Ai Pin
Humane Ai’s Pins stopped working today, turning the year-old wearable into a paperweight. Here are some ideas for what to do with yours if you want to avoid e-waste.Wired - 3d -
WATCH: How to add joy to your life
Joy can improve your mental health, lower stress, and help you feel calm. ABC News' Jaclyn Lee breaks down the steps you can take to add joy to your life.ABC News - Feb. 18 -
How to grow your home equity in 2025
Thinking of borrowing from your home equity this year? Here are three effective ways to grow it first.CBS News - 5d -
Monster Hunter Wilds - How To Customize Your Seikret
Are you thinking about how to customize the Seikret in Monster Hunter Wilds ? Your trusty raptor-bird hybrid mount should serve you well whenever you're roaming around regions or tackling ...GameSpot - 3d -
How The Power of 3s Can Improve Your Communication
Third times a charm isn’t just a saying, it’s a hint. Good things come in threes.Inc. - 2d -
How to Tell If Your Job Candidate Is an AI Deepfake
Scammers are creating AI-generated lookalikes to land jobs, steal company data, and funnel money to nation states.Inc. - 9h -
Why Traditional Annual Planning Doesn’t Work, and What Does
The first 90 days are crucial to regroup and get the annual plan off the ground.Inc. - Feb. 20 -
What does DOGE's IRS shake-up mean for tax season?
DOGE wants access to filers’ data, and the commerce secretary says Trump wants to scrap the IRS. But filing a return remains mandatory — the earlier the better, tax advisers say.NBC News - Feb. 20 -
Elon Musk calls for deorbiting of the ISS. Here's what the space station does
Elon Musk recently called for the ISS to be deorbited "as soon as possible." Experts say the station provides vital research, technological development and educationABC News - Feb. 22 -
What does it take to be middle class in 2025? New study explains
Are you earning enough to be among the middle class in your state?The Hill - 5d -
What does Starmer want from his Trump meeting?
President Trump is meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House as Europe seeks more security guarantees while the U.S. holds talks with Russia. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer ...CBS News - 4d -
What does the Trump-Zelenskyy blowup mean for Ukraine peace talks?
U.S.-Ukraine relations went off the rails Friday after President Trump and Vice President JD Vance clashed with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in front of cameras at the Oval Office. Ed ...CBS News - 2d -
When presidents clash: What does the Trump-Zelensky skirmish mean for Ukraine?
With Trump accusing Zelensky of “gambling with World War III” and demanding more gratitude for American support, all on camera, the encounter was one of the most hostile public clashes between a ...The Hill - 4h -
What hurdles does Europe's peace plan for Ukraine face?
Whatever words are used to frame the plan, enormous challenges lie ahead, the BBC's Frank Gardner writes.BBC News - 2h -
‘I feel trapped’: how home ownership has become a nightmare for many Americans
Scores in the US say they’re grappling with raised mortgage and loan interest rates and exploding insurance premiums. “I bought my home in a hurry in 2020,” said Meg, 60, an office manager from ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
I’ve studied the science of happiness for 10 years—7 traps people always fall into and how to avoid them
"I've spent a lot of my life getting in my own way," says Stephanie Harrison, author of "New Happy." Here are her science-backed solutions to common pitfalls.CNBC - 6d -
How does the White House characterize Elon Musk's role in DOGE, government?
Elon Musk is doubling down on his threat demanding federal workers explain what they did last week or lose their jobs. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro and CBS News executive director of ...CBS News - 5d -
'How does he play that shot?!' - Root scoops ball for six
Joe Root scoops the ball "perfectly" for six as England face Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy.BBC News - 5d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 6h -
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 - 2h
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