Online Credit Unions Offering High Interest Rates on Savings May Be Fakes

Dementia risk may be twice as high as Americans live longer, study finds

The risk of developing dementia may be much higher than previously thought, a study published in the journal Nature Medicine has found.

NBC News - 1d

Identifying misinformation, fake images about the California wildfires

Disinformation is circulating on social media about the California wildfires, including AI-generated images and blatantly false claims. CBS Confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant has more on ...

CBS News - 1d

Stocks fall back to pre-Election Day levels amid renewed inflation and interest-rate concerns

The post-Election Day rally in stock prices is fading amid forecasts that the Federal Reserve will not lower interest rates as much as expected.

NBC News - 1d

What's the CD interest rate forecast for 2025?

Planning to open a CD account? It may help to know where experts say CD rates could head this year.

CBS News - 1d

FirstFT: Dollar hits 2-year high as interest rate assumptions change

Also in today’s newsletter, China’s trade surplus reached a new record and the reinvention of El Salvador

Financial Times - 1d

ECB’s chief economist warns of too-low inflation if rates stay high

Philip Lane points to dangers of borrowing costs that remain ‘too high for too long’

Financial Times - 1d

Colorado coach Deion Sanders reportedly has 'interest' in Raiders job, though it may not be reciprocated

Sanders has said he'd consider coaching in the NFL if he had the opportunity to coach his sons.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

What happens if you don’t pay a medical bill, now that medical debt may not hurt your credit score?

Unpaid medical debt will no longer affect credit scores, according to a new rule from Biden administration regulators who want to mitigate the financial repercussions of those bills.

MarketWatch - 3d

This is what it could take for the Fed to hike interest rates

Some economists are now contemplating what was previously unthinkable — and they are focused on the personal-consumption expenditures price index

MarketWatch - 3d

Stocks and Bonds Fall After Strong Jobs Report Fuels Interest Rate Concerns

Stronger-than-expected data on the labor market has added to clues that the economy continues to run at a solid pace, amplifying fears about stubborn inflation.

The New York Times - 4d

Effort to unionize college athletes hits road block

The legal efforts to unionize college athletes appear to be running out of steam this month as a new Republican-led administration gets set to take over the federal agency in charge of ruling on ...

ESPN - 4d

NHL Star Power Index: Connor Bedard records career-high streak, Mikko Rantanen continues to score at high rate

Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson is also providing offensive support

CBS Sports - 4d

Strong December job growth could augur fewer Fed interest-rate cuts

Employers across the U.S. added a robust 256,000 jobs in December, a sign the labor market remains in good shape.

CBS News - 4d

California wildfire before and after images show damage, but look out for fake pictures online

The Palisades Fire in Los Angeles has burned more than 17,000 acres, or roughly 20 times the size of Central Park as of Thursday. CBS News confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant joins "The Daily ...

CBS News - 5d

Fed Governor Bowman says December interest rate cut should be the last

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said Thursday she supported the recent interest rate cuts but doesn’t see the need to go any further.

NBC News - 5d

HELOC interest rates drop to 18-month low: Should you open one now?

HELOC interest rates dropped again this week. Here are three reasons why you should open the line of credit now.

CBS News - 5d

What's a good home equity loan interest rate in 2025?

With the interest rate climate changing again, it helps borrowers to know what a good home equity loan rate is now.

CBS News - 5d

Fed Governor Bowman says December interest rate cut should be the last

Bowman said Thursday she supported the recent interest rate cuts but doesn't see the need to go any further.

CNBC - 5d

Mick Lynch announces retirement as head of RMT union

Mr Lynch steered the union through fierce pay strikes in 2022 and 2023 before securing a new deal.

BBC News - 5d

What happens if you deny a credit card debt settlement offer?

There are times when it makes sense to deny a debt settlement offer, but there could be repercussions for doing so.

CBS News - 5d

How to pay less interest on credit card debt in 2025

There are multiple ways to pay less interest on your credit card debt this year. Here are five to explore now.

CBS News - 5d

Fake Aldi on Google Maps wreaks 'havoc' on village

Shoppers end up empty handed after driving to a rural village hoping to buy their bread and milk.

BBC News - 5d

The School Shootings Were Fake. The Terror Was Real

The inside story of the teenager whose “swatting” calls sent armed police racing into hundreds of schools nationwide—and the private detective who tracked him down.

Wired - 5d

Can you take out a HELOC with high credit card debt?

A HELOC is one of the most affordable borrowing options right now, but can you qualify for one with a lot of debt?

CBS News - 6d

What's a good CD interest rate in 2025?

CD rates have dropped, but they're still relatively high as 2025 begins. Here's what's considered a good rate now.

CBS News - 6d

What factors drive mortgage loan interest rates?

The Fed rate decisions aren't the only factor that plays a role in where mortgage rates head next.

CBS News - 6d

Fed Minutes May Show Why More Rate Cuts Will Face Hurdles

After a quarter-point cut in December, Chairman Jerome Powell said policymakers may be more cautious, since the incoming administration will create more uncertainty.

Inc. - 6d

Nearly half of credit card users are carrying debt — it may take months, or years, to pay off

Nearly half of Americans are starting off the new year in the red. And of those carrying credit card balances, many say it could take years to pay off.

CNBC - 6d

Curbing irrigation of livestock feed crops may be vital to saving Great Salt Lake: Study

Reducing the amount of water used to irrigate livestock feed crops may be critical to revitalizing the dried-out Great Salt Lake, a new study has found. About 62 percent of the river water heading ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Trump: ‘Interest rates are far too high’

President-elect Trump on Tuesday declared interest rates are too high even as he decried still-elevated inflation, setting up renewed tensions with the central bank chair who resisted pressure cut ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

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 you

Financial Times - Jan. 7

US corporate bankruptcies hit 14-year high as interest rates take toll

Consumer companies such as Party City hit by persistent inflation and weak spending

Financial Times - Jan. 7

HELOC interest rate pros and cons to know for 2025

A HELOC interest rate comes with some significant pros and cons in today's evolving economic climate.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Fed has hit the pause button for rates, and may only cut once this year, experts say

The Federal Reserve is going to sit on the sidelines and may only cut rates once this year, according to prominent economists attending the American Economic Association meeting in San Francisco ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 6

Mortgage rates inch up to start the year at a near six-month high. Will the housing market become more affordable in 2025?

The 30-year mortgage rate averaged at 6.91%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.

MarketWatch - Jan. 4

Online Credit Unions Offering High Interest Rates on Savings May Be Fakes

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