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    Here's why it could be better to buy Series I bonds before May, experts say

    Series I bonds could fall below 5% in May. Here's the best time for long-term investors to buy.

  • Court rulings may force action on home equity theft

    The Massachusetts law known as Chapter 60 allows a city or town to foreclose on a person’s house to pay a tax debt, then keep the full value of the real estate beyond the amount of the debt.

  • Coalition talks slow during May holiday, little agreed on so far

    Parliament is in recess the coming week and that means work on putting together a new coalition government has been slowed until May 6 when the final phase will begin. The four parties, who have been negotiating for five months with several long breaks, will use the next few days to prepare for the last week of talks, insiders say. The final week is when “political trading” will take place over the more controversial issues and when the “financial puzzle”

  • Builder insolvencies may upend home buyer plans: expert

    Another route into home ownership could soon be blocked off for some Australians as the construction industry battles insolvencies, rising material costs and workforce shortages. Buying “off the plan” involves purchasing a property that has not been built yet or is still under construction, and was once considered a more accessible avenue into home ownership […]

  • TikTok May Be Breaking App Store Rules by Avoiding Commissions on Tips

    TikTok appears to be quietly showing some users an option to purchase "coins" on the web instead of through in-app purchases, circumventing the commission that Apple receives on digital purchases. As noted by David Tesler (via TechCrunch) TikTok has been offering a limited number of TikTok app users an option to purchase coins on TikTok.com instead of in the app. "Try recharging on tiktok.com to avoid in-app service fees," reads the text. "You can save the service fee and get access to...

  • Contempt ruling could cost Trump his bail in every criminal case: expert

    Former federal prosecutor and legal analyst Glenn Kirschner warned that if Judge Juan Merchan decides Donald Trump violated his gag order, it could have knock-on consequences in all of his criminal cases.Speaking to MSNBC on Monday, Kirschner said the conditions of Trump's bail in every indictment he faces are that he will not commit any other crimes. If Trump is held in contempt of court, he has done exactly that."Let's face it," Kirschner began, "we have a contempt hearing coming up where it...

  • Biden administration unveils stricter rules for airline refunds, upfront pricing

    Airlines will soon face far stricter rules for issuing refunds, the Biden administration said Wednesday. Among the changes, the White House defined what kinds of long delays or cancellations entitle passengers to refunds. Eligible travelers must receive refunds automatically to their original form of payment within seven to 20 days, depending on how they paid, …

  • A cheap drug may slow down aging. A study will determine if it works

    Studies suggest people who take metformin for diabetes may be at lower risk for cancer, heart disease and dementia. Now researchers aim to test if it prevents age-related diseases in

  • A cheap drug may slow down aging. A study will determine if it works

    Studies suggest people who take metformin for diabetes may be at lower risk for cancer, heart disease and dementia. Now researchers aim to test if it prevents age-related diseases in healthy people.

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    A cheap drug may slow down aging. A study will determine if it works

    Studies suggest people who take metformin for diabetes may be at lower risk for cancer, heart disease and dementia. Now researchers aim to test if it prevents age-related diseases in healthy people.

  • Shoppers May Ditch Preferred Merchants if Credit Card Surcharges Expand

    With consumers struggling under ongoing financial challenges, many may find credit card surcharges to be the proverbial straw that breaks the camel’s back, leading them to be less loyal to favorite merchants. In PYMNTS’ Q1 eBook, “The Implications of Uncertainty,” which draws on advice and observations from 18 payments industry executives, Joe Meuse, VP, Product at […]

  • Trump's prosecutors have a 'secret weapon' they may call on in criminal case: legal expert

    The courtroom chess play going on as Manhattan prosecutors try former President Donald Trump for allegedly criminally falsifying business records is one that not only keeps the defense guessing — but features a "secret weapon." "She's really key," legal analyst Terri Austin told CNN's Erin Burnett on "Out Front." Austin was discussing none other than superstar witness Stephanie Clifford whose porn star stage name is the more familiar Stormy Daniels. ALSO READ: Noem book describing dog...