We took a look at Putin’s inner circle and opposition to see who Russia’s next leader could be. Contenders include former President Dmitry Medvedev and Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, one expert said. Some of Putin’s prospective successors could be even more extreme than he is in opposing the West. Vladimir Putin has ruled Russia for…
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Personal Finance Insider writes about products, strategies, and tips to help you make smart decisions with your money. We may receive a small commission from our partners, like American Express, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. Read our editorial standards. A good checking…
The average interest rate for the most popular 30-year fixed mortgage is 5.5%, according to data from S&P Global. Mortgage interest rates are always changing, and there are a lot of factors that can sway your interest rate. While some of them are personal factors you have control over, and some aren’t, it’s important to…
Vince McMahon, former WWE boss. Photo by Getty Images Veteran pro wrestling promoter Vince McMahon retired from the WWE on July 22. CNBC said the retirement and scandals “heighten sale speculation.” Here are eight companies that are speculatively linked with a bid for the WWE — valued at $5 billion. Vince McMahon stepped down as…
The Federal Reserve is not involved in determining fiscal policy decisions — that’s done by Congress and the Administration. Hill Street Studio/Getty Fiscal policy describes how a government uses taxation and spending to influence the economy.Fiscal policies can be neutral, expansionary, or contractionary depending on the goal.Changing fiscal policy could affect interest rates, inflation, employment,…
A high-yield checking account is a good option if you keep a lot of money in your checking account. (Otherwise, you may be more interested in high-yield savings, if you’d prefer to earn interest for personal goals.) The best high-yield checking accounts pay competitive rates on most of your balance, make it easy to qualify…
Last week, more than 400 TV showrunners, writers and producers called on streaming giants and traditional Hollywood studios to offer improved protections for workers in states where abortions are banned or limited. Now, 594 other industry figures (many, if not all of whom are male) have pledged their support, as Variety reports. They include Jordan Peele,…
Discord has begun rolling out an overhauled Android app that addresses one of the most consistent complaints with the software. If you follow the company, you’ve probably seen it often announce new features only to note they will launch on iOS and desktop first before arriving on Google’s operating system. We saw that recently with…