American woman lost her life savings to scammers posing as Amazon. Here’s how the scam works and how to protect yourself When a Knoxville, Tennessee woman named Colleen saw a duplicate charge on her credit card for an Amazon purchase, she attempted to contact the merchant to resolve the issue. But instead of getting in…
HIGH POINT — On Jan. 29, Lifestyle Enterprise will debut a new digital buying event that nods to Amazon’s successful Prime Days sales strategy. Launched as “Hsieh Days” and referencing Michael Hsieh, Lifestyle’s current CEO as well as Wiliams Hsieh, the company’s founder, Hsieh Days is a B2B digital furniture buying event for current and…
The Texas Legislative session starts less than a week from today, and legislation has already been proposed that could end Texas’ participation in daylight saving time. It’s an issue that has been tossed around for years in Austin, but nothing has come of it. Bills that would have eliminated the practice of switching time backward…
You can stash money for this year’s goals in a high-yield savings account to keep the money safe while earning interest. The best high-yield savings accounts still have rates above 4% APY, which is higher than most traditional savings accounts that offer 0.01%. Even when rates fall, experts recommend this account because it allows easy…
The 401(k) retirement savings plan is undergoing changes in 2025 aimed at enhancing retirement savings opportunities for many Americans, particularly older workers. The new rules include higher contribution limits, increased catch-up contribution limits for certain age groups and automatic enrollment. Why It Matters The changes to the 401(k) plan in 2025 are designed to address…
Generac Holdings Inc.’s GNRC subsidiary, ecobee, has launched the Smart Thermostat Essential, a budget-friendly option that maintains the brand’s hallmark comfort and convenience. Featuring a sleek full-color touchscreen, this new device is easy to install, simple to use and offers substantial savings. Customers can reduce annual heating and cooling costs by up to 23% (compared…
Image source: Getty Images Dividends paid by publicly listed companies (stocks) is the best, and arguably most predictable, way of earnings a passive income. And unlike with real estate investments, we can start building a diverse portfolio of stock investments with a relatively small amount of cash. Unfortunately, £2,000 in savings isn’t going to generate…
AriesThanks to their impulsive temperament and love of rapid gratification, Aries is one of the zodiac signs that battles most with saving money. Often choosing new products that grab their eye over considering long-term financial security, they are bold spenders living in the moment. Adventure and fresh experiences are what Aries enjoys, hence they could…
Bangor Savings Bank plans to redevelop and expand an office building and parking lot along the city’s waterfront. The Bangor Planning Board on Tuesday granted a land development permit to the bank to build a new five-story, 53,987-square-foot building and a 13-space parking lot at 36 Pleasant St., according to the permit application. The new…
Lower inflation levels contribute to upcoming reduction Some 57 million people in France are estimated to have a Livret A accountHJBC / Shutterstock The interest rate of France’s Livret A savings account will fall by around 0.5% from February, the new finance minister confirmed this morning. It means the government-regulated and tax-free account will have…
