USA TODAY Network / ReutersThe top prosecutor in Texas announced on April 13 that his office had launched an investigation into Lululemon over the potential presence of toxic “forever chemicals” in the activewear, despite the company claiming the allegation is false. Attorney General Ken Paxton said he opened the probe to determine whether the clothing company had misled consumers about the safety…
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USA TODAY Network / ReutersTwo Miami residents allegedly defrauded friends and friends’ family members out of nearly $45,000 for a Royal Caribbean cruise they were never booked on, along with other luxury goods. Antonio Diaz, 65, and his wife, Maria Blasco Diaz, 64, were arrested on April 7 and allegedly stole a total of $200,259.85, according to an arrest report from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office. One of the victims…
Gemini / GoogleAs President Donald Trump has directed a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, gas prices show no signs of easing, causing a strain on commuters nationwide. In Washington DC, that shift is beginning to show up on Metro trains and on WMATA buses, where ridership is ticking higher just as spring tourism season brings a flock of tourists to the DMV. Although increases cannot be solely attributed to…
Gemini / GooglePresident Donald Trump’s blockade on Iranian ports is now in effect, and prices are expected to continue rising for Americans as the Iranian war rages on. The war, which began at the end of February as the U.S. and Israel launched strikes into Iran, has led to major economic implications across America. Here are prices that are expected to rise and have already spiked across NYC.
michaeljung / Shutterstock.comAdvertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Many Americans are navigating a tightening financial landscape as daily costs remain high. Whether it is the pressure at the pump or the weight of a mortgage, the need for immediate liquidity is a reality for a…
Yuganov Konstantin / Shutterstock.comAdvertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. With crude oil pushing past $90 a barrel and consumer sentiment dropping, the surging cost of energy is inevitably filtering into the prices of everyday goods. It is a stressful time to manage household finances. Yet…
Gemini / GoogleGas prices have stabilized around $4 per gallon since the announcement of a temporary ceasefire in the conflict between the U.S. and Iran. But talks to produce a longer-lasting peace have thus far failed, and some experts are predicting another jump in U.S. gas prices is likely on the way. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, said in an April 13 blog post that gas prices have…
bbernard / Shutterstock.comAdvertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Retirement is meant to be an exciting chapter in life full of rest, relaxation and enjoyment — not a time to worry about your finances. However, not all retirees can afford to stop working when they’d like if they don’t…
fizkes / Shutterstock.comYou did everything right. You kept your income moderate, sold some appreciated stock, and assumed most of your gains would land in the 0% capital gains bracket. Then you filed, and your capital gains tax was an unpleasant surprise. Capital gains and qualified dividends can quietly bump you into a higher capital gains bracket because they layer on top of taxable income in your return.
Gemini / GoogleA new, “highly mutated” COVID strain is quickly gaining ground in the United States, according to new data. Variant BA.3.2, nicknamed “Cicada,” first drew the attention of health officials earlier this year when the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization noted it had appeared in at least 23 countries and accounted for up to 30% of cases in some Eastern…