Decades after the NBA first took an interest in Europe, it took a significant step this week toward establishing a new basketball league on the continent. It heard from potential investors, who valued some clubs in the proposed league there at $1 billion. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles … Read more
Savers should carefully calculate their interest earnings before depositing $18,000 into a CD account now. Getty Images/iStockphoto While it may be tempting to open a certificate of deposit (CD) account with a large, round number, the reality is that all of your money needs protection right now. And, if you can grow that money with … Read more
Three people have been charged in the United Kingdom,after they allegedly attempted to traffic nearly $100 million worth of cocaine in a container of bananas, British authorities said, marking the latest instance of the illicit drug being found hidden in a shipment of the fruit. Joshua Berry, 28, Daniel Dumitru, 37, and Andrew Smyth, 46, … Read more
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is here, and I found notable tech deals from brands like Apple, Sony and Anker. The sale event runs from March 25 through March 31, and the deals are so great, many are calling it spring Prime Day. I cover the biggest sales of the year as a tech reporter for … Read more
HELOC borrowing costs have continued to decline in recent weeks. sakchai vongsasiripat/Getty Images While there’s been plenty of news about interest rates lately, especially after the Federal Reserve elected to keep them paused again earlier this month, there has been one affordable silver lining for borrowers – their home equity. Home equity borrowing rates have … Read more
With spring comes the start of a lot of exciting events, like Easter, warm weather, and fun vacations. At Home Depot, it’s the kickoff of the retailer’s first major sale event of the year, the Spring Starts Sale. Taking place from now through April 1, it’s an opportunity to save on everything to help you … Read more
Authorities in Puerto Rico on Monday seized cocaine worth an estimated $12 million off the island’s north coast. A police statement said officers intercepted a 26-foot-long boat without identification in waters off the town of Río Grande. Following a pursuit, three suspects were detained and more than 1,800 pounds of cocaine were found on board. … Read more
Putting money into a CD account may once again be a move worth making for savers. Javier Zayas/Javier Zayas Photography/Getty Images News this week that the Federal Reserve was keeping interest rates frozen wasn’t received warmly by millions of borrowers. Elevated interest rates, after all, lead to elevated costs for everything from mortgage and personal … Read more
Finland has been crowned the happiest country in the world, according to the 2026 World Happiness Report. Nordic countries have topped the happiness list for decades, and Denmark has consistently ranked in the top three. American author Jessica Joelle Alexander believes the Danes have some habits worth importing in the U.S. to raise happy kids. … Read more
Buying that first home earlier in life can put you on a stronger path to building wealth, according to Realtor.com. On average, Americans who manage to become homeowners by age 30 are $119,000 richer by the time they’re 50 than people who wait until their mid-to-late 40s to take the plunge, the online real estate … Read more