COTI is the first cryptocurrency that offers users the ability to issue stablecoins that maintain a relatively stable value. It was first listed on the Coinbase and Huobi cryptocurrency exchanges in August 2021, after which it saw an increase in value. By Katy Hebebrand About COTI What COTI Does Recent Growth Future Plans Final Take What Is COTI Crypto? COTI is short for the currency of the internet and is an Ethereum-based token....
Peacock is the official paid streaming platform for NBCUniversal and home to many favorites such as “The Office,” “Parks and Recreation,” “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and “30 Rock.” Many other streaming services offer a way for users to try before they commit, so you might be wondering: Does Peacock have a free trial? By Monica White About Peacock Subscription Prices Free Access and Sales Free Peacock Premium See: 3 Easy Tips To Turn Your Credit Woes Into Wows...
If there ever was a time to plan a budget vacation, it’s now, with inflation running at its highest rate since 1981. Travel prices are up across the board, from air fares and lodging to gasoline and rental cars. By Vance Cariaga See: Best Cities To Retire on a Budget of $1,500 a MonthFind: 9 Bills You Should Never Put on Autopay One of the best ways to save on travel costs is to plan ahead, according to a new survey of 1,000-plus budget travelers conducted by VacationRenter, a platform that uses automation and artificial intelligence to help travelers find rentals....
By Gary Dudak The Big Lead: Inflation Hits 40-Year High The Labor Department released its Consumer Price Index, and the 12-month increase ending in March was 8.5% — the largest increase since the period ending December 1981. Read the full story here Business Spotlight: Krispy Kreme Krispy Kreme is offering a dozen of their Original Glazed Donuts for the price of a gallon of regular gas. On April 12, the national average price of gas was $4....
By the time a musician has made it to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, most of them have a pretty impressive career behind them (and some are still in the thick of it). Millions of records sold, Grammys, Billboard hits and a beloved place in the hearts and minds of fans. Here we take a look at just how wealthy some of this year’s inductees are worth, and how they’ve made their wealth....
If you happen to win a Nobel Prize this year, you’ll receive a gold medal and the admiration and respect of your peers and just about everyone else in the world — plus a big stack of cash. By Andrew Lisa What’s a Nobel Prize Worth? Winners May Split the Cash Who Determines the Size of the Prize? Why Now is a Good Time to Win a Prize Check Out: How Much Money Nobel Prize Winners Received From 1901-2020...
Tom Hanks turns 66 on July 9, but he’s showing no signs of slowing down. The actor’s most recent projects include an appearance as Elvis Presley’s manager, Col. Tom Parker, in a biopic of Presley called, “Elvis” that was released on June 24. He is also set to portray a retired man grieving the loss of his dead wife in “A Man Called Otto” which is set to hit theaters in Dec....
Russia supplies roughly 8% of the world’s crude oil. Even with this moderate role in the world’s oil production, the Russian attack on the Ukraine and disruptions to Russian oil supply, including economic sanctions against the country, have led to rising gas prices across the U.S. By Dawn Allcot Explore: Gas Apps Could Save You Money as Oil Prices Continue to SurgeLearn More: Elon Musk Tweets Support of Increasing US Oil Production To Limit Dependence on Russia...
This year marks the National Park Service’s 105th birthday and in celebration of this event, entrance fees are waived for visitors on August 25. There are over 400 national parks across the U.S., providing a great opportunity to go out and enjoy some fresh air. By Josephine Nesbit See: Not a Fan of Camping? National Parks With Affordable Nearby Hotels Find: Your Tax Dollars Are Paying For These National Parks, Go Visit!...
A career in the National Football League can bring fame and fortune, but for some players, the fame is fleeting and the fortune at the end of a career isn’t as large as one might guess. By Jami Farkas But some of the players who appeared in uniform for the Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams in 2021 – the two teams meeting in Super Bowl XVI – have amassed a serious fortune....
The new year is often a time when we reflect on where we are in our lives and what we want to change about it. And since our work is often a big part of our lives, it’s natural to reflect on your career and whether or not you want to make a change. With so much talk of “The Great Resignation,” you may be tempted to throw in the towel if you’re no longer happy with your job, but this is a huge decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly....
After rolling out the ability to trade cryptocurrencies back in January, PayPal is now exploring the possibility of a stock-trading platform, two sources familiar with the plans told CNBC. The financial tech company recently hired brokerage industry veteran Rich Hagen — who, according to his LinkedIn page, is now the CEO of an unreported division called Invest at PayPal. By Josephine Nesbit Learn: Dave Portnoy BUZZ ETF Rebounds with Healthcare StocksRead: Bitcoin Rises Back Above $50K As PayPal UK News Gives It a Lift...
The CalFresh Program is California’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and is the largest food program in the state. Benefits are issued monthly through an electronic benefit transfer card, also known as an EBT card, to low-income families and individuals who meet federal income eligibility rules. As of June 1, 2019, SSI (supplemental security income) and SSP (state supplemental program) recipients may also be eligible. CalFresh benefits can be used to purchase eligible food items in grocery stores and participating farmers markets....
Spousal benefits are one of the best ways to boost your monthly Social Security check — or give you a Social Security check if you don’t qualify on your own. When a worker applies for retirement benefits through Social Security, the worker’s spouse may be eligible for a benefit as well, based on the worker’s earnings. Other requirements include the spouse being at least 62 years of age (the minimum age at which you can begin taking distributions) or having a qualifying child in their care....
The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is spreading rapidly. New COVID cases during the last week of December hit a record seven-day average of 265,000 cases, higher than the previous record of 252,000 cases on January 11, 2021, CNBC reported. Symptoms of the new variant tend to be milder, leading to quarantines and increased absenteeism, disrupting supply chains and even causing some schools to close. On the upside, there are fewer hospitalizations and deaths than we saw in January 2021 with the original strain of COVID, leaving the economy slightly less worse for the wear....
The US reached a record-breaking number of COVID-19 cases this week, breaching over a million cases in a single day on Jan. 3. Given that the restaurant industry has been one of the hardest hit throughout the pandemic, reports are now suggesting that legislators are in early talks to provide the sector with some form of economic relief moving into 2022. By Georgina Tzanetos See: Unemployment Loophole: Positive COVID Tests May Disqualify You, but Exposure Might Prove Grounds for a Claim Find: Private Sector Added 807,000 Jobs in December, Still 4 Million Short of Pre-COVID Levels...
There’s really no other way to say this — prices for beef, poultry and pork have been outrageous this year. By Georgina Tzanetos Take Our Poll: Have Rising Meat Prices Affected Your Consumption Habits?Stimulus Update: Farm Workers and Meat Packers To Receive $600 Checks The prices for meat have not only surged in 2021, but have also largely contributed to the overall inflation that is currently at an increase of around 5% from August of last year, the U....
As 2022 comes to an end, we reflect on one of the hottest apps on nearly every American’s phone: TikTok. This app took social media by storm in 2021, when it achieved 656 million downloads, and remains the only app besides Facebook to exceed 3 billion downloads. By Maddie Duley See Our List: 100 Most Influential Money Experts The Future of Finances: Gen Z & How They Relate to Money...
In recent years, there has been an increase in focus on the U.S. And that is not without good reason: Pew Research calls the wealth divide between middle-income and upper-income families “sharp and rising.” By Bob Haegele Find Out: Just How Rich Are Elon Musk, Donald Trump and These Other Big Names?Check Out: Here’s How Much You Need To Earn To Be ‘Rich’ in Every State For instance, between 1983 and 2016, the share of aggregate wealth going to upper-income families increased from 60% to 79%....
The pandemic has had dramatic ripple effects on the workplace, as evidenced by the Great Resignation, in which millions of people left their jobs in 2021. According to the Pew Research Foundation, people jumped ship due to such reasons as poor pay, feeling disrespected and few opportunities for career advancement. By Jordan Rosenfeld While not every business can increase their pay or benefits, there are a lot of other ways that don’t cost much to make employees feel valued and important....
