The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. NerdWallet, Inc. does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks, securities or other investments. Certificates of deposit work as a short-term savings vehicle for goals such as upcoming home or car purchases. If you’re near or in retirement, you might wonder if CDs fit there too. For risk-averse folks, CDs can be appealing. Safety is central to them: CDs offer predictable returns, federal deposit insurance and no volatility in value such as in the stock…
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President Joe Biden and Donald Trump on Wednesday scheduled two debates after the Democratic incumbent issued a blunt challenge to his Republican predecessor. CNN will air the first presidential debate on June 27 at 9 p.m. ET in Atlanta with no studio audience. Both candidates agreed to a debate hosted by ABC News on Sept. 10. Trump’s campaign on Wednesday also called for two other debates, in July and in August. “Make my day pal,” Biden said in a video released earlier Wednesday daring Trump to debate him twice with special conditions. Biden’s campaign said both showdowns would be held…
During three days of meetings starting Wednesday in Bangkok, international soccer’s governance standards are set to distract from significant decisions in women’s soccer — including picking a 2027 World Cup host — and FIFA pushing its members to do more to tackle racism in stadiums. FIFA president Gianni Infantino also is scheduled Friday for a first news conference with international media since Saudi Arabia was effectively confirmed last October as host of the men’s 2034 World Cup. Infantino should get approval at the annual congress earlier Friday for his move to restore a pre-2015 sprawl of committees, giving him the option of awarding hundreds…
Getting upset at junk fees is like getting upset at the flu. Sure, I’m annoyed both when I get sick and when I have to pay $20 for my seat of choice, but it’s pointless to get mad at the viruses or airlines responsible. They’re just doing their jobs: One maximizing self-replication, and the other, profit. Since budget airlines rose to prominence over a decade ago, airlines have been exploiting a quirk in human purchasing psychology: We’re attracted to low initial prices and tend to overlook high total costs when fees are “dripped” out slowly. Indeed, it’s been shown that…
A GameStop store operates in a strip mall in Chicago on March 16, 2023. Scott Olson | Getty Images GameStop and AMC shares fell in premarket on Wednesday as the meme stock trading frenzy showed signs of fizzling. The brick-and-mortar video game retailer fell 13% in premarket trading, while the movie theatre chain dropped 12%. Before Wednesday, GameStop and AMC were up 179% and 135% this week, respectively. AMC Entertainment The sell-off in AMC shares came after the firm announced a debt-for-equity swap. AMC will issue 23.3 million shares in a debt-for-equity exchange for $163.9 million of bonds that…
A private pilot for UK businessman Joe Lewis pleaded guilty to tax evasion after being swept up in an insider trading case involving his billionaire boss. Bryan ‘Marty’ Waugh changed his plea during a hearing in federal court in Manhattan on Tuesday after months earlier vowing to defend himself at trial against securities fraud charges. The 65-year-old longtime pilot to Lewis admitted to one count of tax evasion after signing a plea agreement with federal prosecutors. “I am fully committed to repaying the IRS any taxes that I owe,” Waugh said in court. There is still a dispute between the…
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in China this week is the latest sign of deepening strategic ties between both sides. Putin will make a two-day state visit to China from Thursday at the invitation of Xi, it was announced on Tuesday. This will be the Russian leader’s first overseas trip since Putin kicked off his fifth term in office last week. It comes amid the Kremlin’s growing reliance on China for trade and political backing as it seeks to strengthen its “no limits” partnership with Beijing on various fronts. “It’s pretty clear that for these last…
College meal plans are a way to prepay for your meals while on campus. This can be a convenient way to get food, as most college dorm rooms do not have kitchens. Depending on the college, they may offer a variety of different college meal plans, ranging from pay as you go to an all-inclusive meal plan that covers all of your meals. However, meal plans are an added expense, so understanding how college meal plans work and whether or not your student will use it is key. How Do College Meal Plans Work? A meal plan is a system…
E. Jean Carroll took on former President Donald Trump and won, and now she wants other women to know that they have the strength to do the same. Speaking to attendees at Fortune’s Most Powerful Women dinner on Tuesday in New York, Carroll, who won $83.3 million in defamation damages against Trump in January, said that the outcome of the upcoming presidential election may depend on the women’s vote. “Women could actually win this election,” she told Fortune’s Emma Hinchliffe. “Black women, particularly in the 2020 election, stepped up. And now I think the suburban mothers and suburban women should…
Freedom Holding Corp, abbreviated as FRHC, stands tall as a beacon of financial prowess in Central Asia and Eastern Europe. Headquartered in Almaty, Kazakhstan, this investment conglomerate has garnered widespread recognition for its diverse range of financial services, catering to both retail and institutional clients. Founded in 2008 by Timur Turlov, Freedom Holding Corp has swiftly ascended the ranks to emerge as a dominant force in the region’s investment landscape. What Is One Way For An Entrepreneur To Decrease Risk? Exploring Freedom Holding Corp’s Origins and Evolution: The Visionaries Behind the Empire At the heart of the firm’s journey lies…
The plane of former US president Donald Trump takes off from Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, on April 3, 2023. Chandan Khanna | AFP | Getty Images The wing of the Boeing jet owned by former President Donald Trump struck a parked plane at a Florida airport after landing safely and taxiing early Sunday morning, the Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday. It is not known if Trump, who had held a campaign rally in Wildwood, New Jersey, on Saturday, was on his Boeing 757 when its winglet struck the rear elevator of a parked VistaJet…
Every now and then you may wonder, Where did the time go? Whether mystified at how quickly an afternoon slipped away or reflecting on years gone by at lightning speed, you’ve probably experienced periodic sensations of lost time. Yet 44% of Americans feel they’ve lost time in their lives due to a known culprit: poor mental health. Among people diagnosed with depression and/or anxiety, this percentage nearly doubles to 78%. That’s according to a new national survey from Myriad Genetics, dubbed the GeneSight Mental Health Monitor. In February, the genetic testing company and ACUPOLL Precision Research surveyed 1,000 U.S. adults…