With the arrival of the winter solstice comes both the shortest day and longest night of 2024. As Americans adjust to colder weather, many have one question on their mind: when will it stop getting dark so soon? Though the Earth’s tilt is responsible for the extra darkness on Saturday, bi-annual time changes are the…
The Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate by 25 basis points this week. Banks may follow, lowering savings rates. You can still find APYs well above 4% at online-only banks and credit unions. When choosing a high-yield savings account make sure the savings APY applies to your full balance, not up to a certain…
Fernanda Reyes / iStock.com Reaching $50,000 in savings is a huge milestone for the average person. It’s the kind of lump sum that makes you feel invincible. While you’re likely tempted to do something with that amount of money, experts caution against making certain money moves. “As a certified financial planner, I have seen how…
Share A collaboration between the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Purdue University to create an optimized hydraulic system for farm tractors could increase their hydraulic efficiency by 50%. Photo from Purdue University Decades ago, the invention of the diesel combustion engine revolutionized the agricultural industry. Diesel farm tractors were faster, more powerful, and more durable than…
The costs associated with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations start with integrating and deploying systems that carry out identity verification and other checks during customer onboarding, and end with fines in cases of non-compliance. But the processes in between can be a million-dollar problem without the right screening technology, according to a case study presented in…
Should the US end daylight saving time? Musk and Ramaswamy say yes Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy aim to end daylight saving time, sparking debate on permanent time zones and health impacts. Straight Arrow News The days have grown colder and darker leading up to winter’s arrival, with many Americans disappointed in the sun’s early…
Rad Power has switched into the final phase of its Christmas sales through January 2 with up to $300 discounts on four e-bikes along with some additional free gear promotions. Leading the group with the biggest savings for the rest of the year is the RadExpand 5 Folding e-bike which has remained at $1,299 shipped….
Key Takeaways Nearly two-thirds of employers say they have experienced an increase in workers enrolling in HSA-eligible health-care plans, according to a recent survey. HSAs are typically offered with health plans that have lower premiums and higher deductibles. You may be able to invest the funds in your HSA, delay reimbursement, and use the money…
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) announced today that the Biden-Harris administration has delivered over $100 billion in savings and cost avoidance through the work of category management – an enterprise-wide approach to Federal contracting that makes the government a more organized, better-informed buyer. A priority area for the administration’s President Management Agenda was…
In the latest and final revision of how the economy fared in the third quarter — through the growth in gross domestic product — the headline is that growth was healthy. GDP was better than expected, and it’s almost always the case that GDP’s direction rests firmly on the shoulders of U.S. consumers’ spending, which…
